Mark Sanchez 's family has released a statement in the wake of his firing from Fox Sports as an NFL analyst.

“It’s been a long month for Mark as he continues to recover from serious injuries while also grieving the loss of a close friend," said Nick Sanchez Jr., without elaborating on the friend involved. "While the recent news — and its timing — is understandably disappointing, our priority remains his continued healing and recovery. Mark deeply values his time at Fox and the exceptional colleagues he’s had the privilege to work with. Those relationships are meaningful and will endure.”

The 38-year-old former NFL quarterback was arrested in Indianapolis in the wake of an incident while he was in town to announce the Colts ' Oct. 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders .

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