Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was released from the hospital Sunday in Indianapolis and spoke publicly for the first time since last weekend's violent incident that led to his arrest and injuries from multiple stab wounds.

Sanchez faces an upgraded Level 5 felony battery charge after a fight with Perry Tole, a 69-year-old truck driver, outside of a hotel. Sanchez was initially arrested for battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication .

"Right now I am just kind of focused on my recovery and I just want to thank the first responders, Eskenazi hospital, Marion County sheriff and the Indianapolis Police Department, metro PD," Sanchez said, according to video posted by Max Lewis . "But I'm focused on my recovery, and I just want to se

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