In October 2025, Fox Sports network fired former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez after a violent altercation in Indianapolis. The case caused him to be charged with felony battery and misdemeanor following a physical fight with a 69-year-old truck driver. Both men had injuries, and the reports made by the police said that the fight was initiated by Sanchez. After the incident, Fox Sports dropped all broadcasting obligations on Sanchez.The network expressly confirmed shortly that Mark Sanchez would not come back. This was done as the legal proceedings were on, and he was supposed to be tried in December. The network did not add further remarks on the issue; instead, it proceeded with staffing alterations.In order to replace the analyst position, Fox Sports recruited a former Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Drew Brees. Later in NFL Week 11, Brees will enter into play-by-play announcer Adam Amin. This introduction of his coverage becomes a new stage in the coverage of football on the network after the scandal in which he was involved with Sanchez.The incident that led to Mark Sanchez’s firingAccording to a report by Deadline on November 7, 2025, the police and court records indicate that the fight occurred in an Indianapolis alley between two hotels. Sanchez and the truck driver, who is referred to as Perry Tole, got into a fight that soon turned physical. Mark Sanchez got stabbed, and Tole was seriously injured during the tussle. Law enforcement agents said that Sanchez was the one who started the fight, which got out of control before the other people could intervene.After that, he was accused of three felony battery and misdemeanor counts involving the incident. The charge of felony battery would have a prison sentence of between one to six years in the event of conviction. Fox Sports moved with immediate action and sidelined all the broadcasts of Mark Sanchez in the NFL.Investigations went on, and the network terminated his contract indefinitely. The firm issued a brief remark stating that he had left but made no defense before the entire world or further clarification.Read More: First official trailer for Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is releasedDrew Brees steps in as Fox’s new NFL analystNFL Legend Drew Brees Visits "Fox & Friends" - Source: GettyMark Sanchez was to be replaced by Fox Sports, which hired Drew Brees as a new NFL analyst. Brees, who was once a New Orleans Saints quarterback, a Super Bowl MVP, and a guest on ESPN, was a former employee of NBC. He will now collaborate with Adam Amin in the booth in future NFL matches. Brees thanked him and noted that he is excited to bring his game knowledge on board.Brees' comeback to broadcasting will be in the wider attempt of Fox to ensure that there is stability and viewers' interest following the recent scandal. Brees is a safe bet, according to industry observers, who think he has prior experience in sports media. His arrival should make Fox strengthen its NFL coverage and ensure that the analyst team regains its credibility after the departure of Sanchez.Read More: "Trying everything to stay relevant" - Internet reacts to Playboi Carti paying homage to Michael Jackson during his New York City show