Is Mark Sanchez Broadcasting an NFL Game This Weekend? What to Know

A return to the broadcast booth is not imminent for Mark Sanchez in the aftermath of his shocking arrest.

Fox Sports released their slate of announcers for Week 7 of the NFL schedule this week, with Sanchez’s name noticeably absent. 

Sanchez, 38, was arrested on Saturday, October 4, in connection to a violent attack in downtown Indianapolis. The former New York Jets quarterback was in town to broadcast the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders the following day.

He was replaced in the booth for the game by color analyst Brady Quinn, who called the action alongside play-by-play man Chris Myers. 

Sanchez, who began working for Fox Sports in 2021, called the first four weeks of the 2025 NFL season alongside Adam Amin. 

Us Weekly has reached out to Fox Sports for comment on Sanchez’s future at the network. 

After filling in for Sanchez on a moment’s notice earlier this month, Quinn — who works as a college football analyst for Fox Sports and was a star quarterback at Notre Dame — reflected on the whirlwind experience.

“Not much sleep and mixed emotions,” Quinn, 40, told Sports Illustrated via text message. “Obviously concerned for Mark’s health and the well-being of all those involved, but at the same time excited for the opportunity to call a game.”

Quinn continued, “However, it’s not ideal. I pride myself on preparation, and there’s not enough time to prepare in the manner I am accustomed to. I’m very appreciative of all the folks behind the scenes at Fox and coaches on both teams who went out of their way to help.”

While Sanchez and Fox Sports remain estranged, they were both named in a lawsuit filed by the alleged victim in the Sanchez case, Perry Tole, on October 6. 

In the lawsuit, Tole, 69, claimed Fox Corporation has an obligation to ensure that its employees conduct themselves “in a reasonable manner.”

Tole argued Fox should have been aware of Sanchez’s alleged “unfitness” and his “propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.”

Sanchez allegedly attacked Tole in an alley outside an Indianapolis bar. The former quarterback allegedly took issue with the location of Tole’s delivery truck, which led to the altercation. 

Tole pepper sprayed and stabbed Sanchez multiple times during the fight, with Sanchez leaving Tole with a large gash on his cheek. Both men were taken to the hospital with their injuries. 

Sanchez was initially charged with three misdemeanors in connection to the incident: battery resulting in injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

Prosecutors added a felony 5 charge to the list of other alleged offenses against Sanchez on October 6, which carries a penalty of one to five years in prison. 

Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to all charges. 

The former University of Southern California star broke his silence about the incident outside the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis on Sunday, October 12.  

“Right now, I’m just focused on my recovery,” Sanchez said in an interview with Fox59 News and CBS 4 Indy. “I just wanted to thank the first responders, Eskenazi Hospital. I just want to thank Dr. [Lindsey] Mossler, the surgeon. She saved my life, so I’m grateful for that.”

Sanchez’s next court date, originally scheduled for November, was canceled earlier this week when the judge assigned to the case, Jennifer Prinz Harrison, abruptly recused herself. No make-up date has been announced.