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Fox Sports Parts Ways With Mark Sanchez as Drew Brees Joins NFL Booth

The move follows Sanchez’s Indianapolis arrest, with a felony battery case set for trial on Dec. 11.

Overview

  • Fox confirmed Sanchez is no longer employed at the network and declined further comment.
  • Drew Brees was officially hired as a game analyst and will debut in Week 11 on Nov. 16 with Adam Amin and Kristina Pink, with his deal extending at least through next season.
  • Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony battery charge and three misdemeanors, has pleaded not guilty, and remains free on bond.
  • Police affidavits and security video describe Sanchez confronting 69-year-old driver Perry Tole at a hotel loading dock before Tole used pepper spray and then a knife in claimed self-defense.
  • Tole has filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages against Sanchez and Fox Corporation, which remains pending.