Mark Sanchez arrested: Everything we know after former QB stabbed

The former USC and Jets quarterback is in stable condition in Indianapolis but the police narrative after his stabbing only adds to the confusion.
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Mark Sanchez, the FOX NFL broadcaster and former USC and New York Jets quarterback, was reportedly stabbed in Indianapolis in the very early hours of Saturday morning.

Sanchez was in Indianapolis to call the Colts' game against the Raiders on Sunday. He will no longer be on the call as he recovers in the hospital.

There was immediate concern for Sanchez but limited details about the incident. Here's what we know so far:

What is Mark Sanchez's condition?

According to a statement from FOX Sports, Sanchez is "currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition."

Reports suggest that Sanchez went to the hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery after the stabbing. If so, his condition has improved.

Why was Mark Sanchez stabbed?

That's where it gets confusing. According to Angela Ganote of FOX59, the police narrative of the situation doesn't paint a simple picture.

"According to the police narrative we received from sources Sanchez was not cooperative with police when they first arrived on scene," Ganote tweeted. "Another man listed as the victim in the police report told police he was delivering food when Sanchez told him he needed to move and couldn’t park where he was.

"That man told police Sanchez started threatening and following him and then attacked him.

"The man said he first tried to pepper spray Sanchez but it didn’t work. He said it was at that that time he defended himself with a knife. Police noted the man had a significant injury to his face."

Ganote noted that Sanchez himself has not been interviewed by police, so the only side of the story we have is that of the man who stabbed the FOX broadcaster. He also received medial treatment.

Here is the official statement from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police on the incident:

Details may change with security camera footage available, or be challenged once Sanchez has his say. As for being "not cooperative" with police at the scene, it's hard to interpret that considering Sanchez was injured critically enough to require emergency surgery.

Why was Mark Sanchez arrested?

UPDATE: IMPD released a statement confirming they have arrested Sanchez for "battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all of which are misdemeanors."

Sanchez is innocent until proven guilty and he has not yet been charged with any crimes.

Former teams, teammates and coworkers wished Mark Sanchez well

When the news initially broke, there was an outpouring of concern for Sanchez on social media.

This article will be updated as more information comes to light.