INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback and sports analyst, has been released from police custody following his hospitalization due to a stabbing incident. The incident occurred on October 4, outside an Indiana hotel, during an argument with truck driver Perry Tole over a parking space. Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, reportedly confronted Tole after he backed his truck into a loading dock. Tole alleges Sanchez entered his truck without permission and physically pushed him, prompting Tole to spray him with pepper spray. In response, Sanchez pursued him, leading Tole to pull out a knife for self-defense, which resulted in Sanchez receiving stab wounds to his upper torso. As a consequence of the altercation, Sanchez is facing felony battery charges along with several misdemeanors. The police report also showed that Tole, who sustained injuries including a severe facial gash, is involved in a lawsuit related to the incident. Sanchez was in Indianapolis for Fox Sports' coverage of an NFL matchup between the Colts and the Raiders. He had previously enjoyed a notable career in the NFL, playing for teams including the New York Jets and serving as a sports analyst for networks like ESPN, ABC, and Fox Sports.