The network has terminated its association with sports commentator Mark Sanchez as he faces criminal charges, various sources reported on Friday.
"It is confirmed that Mark Sanchez is no longer working for Fox," a network representative stated. "There will be no further comment currently."
Stepping into the commentary position will be an ex- professional quarterback, Drew Brees, according to the report. He is expected to work alongside play-by-play voice Adam Amin and has a contract to call games through the 2026 season.
Details of the Incident Involving Sanchez
Sanchez, 38 had been sidelined since he was injured in a stabbing and subsequently arrested following a fight in an Indianapolis alley with a 69-year-old truck driver. He had traveled to commentate on the 5 October game between the Colts and Las Vegas Raiders but was hospitalized and replaced that week by Brady Quinn.
He is charged with a felony battery charge as well as multiple misdemeanors. The felony charge carries a sentence of 1-6 years in prison, if convicted, and he has entered a not guilty plea in Marion County, Indiana.
Drew Brees' Professional Background
The 46-year-old Brees left the NFL after the 2020 season and worked during 2021 with the NBC network, serving as a color analyst for the network’s Notre Dame broadcasts and featured in a football program.
Brees has worked in the studio with Fox and ESPN and served as an commentator on Netflix’s international game during the holidays.
Brees led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory in the 2009 NFL season and was a two-time awardee NFL offensive standout. He is second behind Tom Brady in league history in passing yards (80,358) and touchdown passes (571).
