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Mark Sanchez is fired by Fox after ex-NFL star's arrest for truck driver brawl READ MORE: Social media star trolls Mark Sanchez with Halloween costume By ISABEL BALDWIN, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 16:56 GMT, 7 November 2025 | Updated: 17:16 GMT, 7 November 2025 Mark Sanchez has officially been fired by Fox Sports a month on from the near-fatal altercation with a truck driver in Indianapolis, according to a report. The former NFL quarterback, 38, was arrested last month after he allegedly instigated an alleyway brawl with delivery driver, Perry Tole, 69, that left both parties hospitalized with severe wounds. Sanchez, who had been in Indianapolis to call the Colts' game against the Las Vegas Raiders, is awaiting trial for a felony battery charge, along with several misdemeanor charges. A month on from the October 4 incident, Sanchez has officially called his final game for the network as the former quarterback-turned-analyst has been dismissed by Fox, according to TMZ. 'We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. There will be no further comment at this time,' a Fox spokesperson told the outlet. The Daily Mail has reached out to Fox Sports for confirmation. Mark Sanchez has officially been fired by Fox Sports a month on from his arrest Sanchez awaits trial for battery following his involvement in a brawl with a truck driver Sanchez's reported dismissal comes just days after it emerged that Fox Sports are lining up Drew Brees to join them as an NFL analyst as Sanchez's replacement. According to The Athletic, the former NFL quarterback Brees will take up his new position a week on Sunday, partnering up with play-by-play announcer Adam Amin. Amin's previous partner in the commentary booth was Sanchez, who has not been on the air since the shocking events of last month. Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds to his upper right torso, according to a police affidavit. A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted Tole, who had backed his truck into a hotel's loading docks in downtown Indianapolis on October 4. Tole claims in a lawsuit that Sanchez entered the truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray. When Sanchez advanced after being sprayed, Tole pulled a knife to defend himself, authorities said. A picture of Tole that circulated online following the incident showed him in a neck brace on a hospital bed, covered in blood with a deep slash to the side of his face. Sanchez, with wife Perry Mattfield, appears to have called his final NFL game Perry Tole, a grease truck driver, is seen lying in a hospital bed, covered in blood with a huge gash on his face and a brace around his neck The trucker, who has claimed self-defense and has not been charged, is also suing Sanchez and Fox Sports for unspecified damages. On October 12, Sanchez was briefly booked in Indianapolis having left hospital. His mugshot was taken and as he left the jail, spoke briefly with a reporter. A trial date has been scheduled for December 11. At a preliminary hearing on October 22, Sanchez was not present due to his ongoing recovery, his defense attorney said. Sanchez, who played for multiple teams across the league, has been allowed by the court to return home to California while he remains free on bond. Share or comment on this article: Mark Sanchez is fired by Fox after ex-NFL star's arrest for truck driver brawl Add comment
