Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez’s family broke their silence two days after he allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old delivery driver in downtown Indianapolis.

“This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved. Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days,” Mark’s brother, Nick, said in a statement to TMZ on Monday, October 6.

Nick continued, “Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff.”

As Us Weekly previously reported, the former NFL quarterback allegedly attacked the driver during a dispute in an alley between the Westin Hotel

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