Fox Sports has ended its relationship with game analyst Mark Sanchez amidst his legal allegations, various sources confirmed on Friday.
"We can confirm that Mark Sanchez has ceased with the network," a network representative stated. "We will offer no further comment at this time."
Assuming the analyst role will be another former NFL quarterback, Drew Brees, as per the report. He will likely to partner with play-by-play voice Adam Amin and is signed to call games through the 2026 season.
Background on the Incident Involving Sanchez
The 38-year-old Sanchez had been sidelined since he was injured in a stabbing and later taken into custody following a fight in an alley in Indianapolis with a senior truck driver. He was in town to commentate on the 5 October game between the Colts and Las Vegas Raiders but was hospitalized and replaced that week by Brady Quinn.
Sanchez has been charged with felony battery as well as multiple lesser charges. The felony charge carries a sentence of 1-6 years in prison, if convicted, and he has pleaded not guilty in the Indiana court.
Drew Brees' Career and Background
Brees, 46 retired from the NFL following the 2020 campaign and worked during 2021 with NBC Sports, serving as a game analyst for the network’s Notre Dame broadcasts and featured in a football program.
He has done studio work with multiple networks and served as an commentator on Netflix’s international game during the holidays.
Brees led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl XLIV championship in the 2009 season and was a two-time awardee NFL offensive standout. He is second behind the legendary Brady in league history in passing yards (80,358) and touchdown passes (571).
