Fox Sports Confirms Departure Of Analyst Mark Sanchez

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez's role as an NFL game analyst for Fox Sports has come to an end following his recent felony charge stemming from a peculiar altercation last October. At 38, Sanchez is being replaced in the broadcast booth by future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, who will partner with play-by-play commentator Adam Amin for the remainder of the season, according to sources. A spokesperson from FOX Sports confirmed, “We can verify that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. No further comments will be made at this time.” Sanchez has been on leave since October 4, when he was involved in an incident with a 69-year-old truck driver, resulting in stab wounds and hospitalization.Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony charge for battery, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to six years, along with misdemeanor charges for public intoxication. He has pleaded not guilty. Moreover, both Sanchez and Fox Sports are named in a civil lawsuit alleging negligent hiring following the incident.