The network has ended its relationship with game analyst Mark Sanchez amidst his legal allegations, multiple outlets confirmed on Friday.
"It is confirmed that Mark Sanchez is no longer working for Fox," a Fox spokesperson commented. "We will offer no further comment currently."
Stepping into the commentary position will be another former NFL quarterback, Drew Brees, according to the report. He is expected to partner with play-by-play voice Adam Amin and has a contract to provide commentary through the 2026 season.
Background on the Incident Involving Sanchez
Sanchez, 38 had been sidelined since he was stabbed and subsequently arrested 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 substituted that week by Brady Quinn.
He is charged with felony battery as well as at least three misdemeanors. The felony charge could result in of 1-6 years in prison, if convicted, and he has pleaded not guilty in Marion County, Indiana.
Drew Brees' Career and Background
Brees, 46 left the NFL after the 2020 season and spent the 2021 season with NBC Sports, serving as a color analyst for the Notre Dame football coverage and featured in Football Night in America.
He has worked in the studio with Fox and ESPN and acted as an analyst for Netflix’s international game during the holidays.
He guided the Saints team to a Super Bowl XLIV championship in the 2009 NFL season and was a two-time awardee NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He is second behind Tom Brady in NFL history in passing yards (80,358) and TD passes (571).
