By Simon Milham Last updated at 3:42 PM on 23rd April 2011
Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall is in intensive care after being stabbed by his wife in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to early reports, Marshall's injuries are not life-threatening.
Marshall's wife, Michi Nogami-Marshall, has been arrested on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Marshall was taken to Broward General Hospital in Miami by car, not ambulance, after 911 was called, and underwent surgery for a stab wound to the stomach.
No vital organs were pierced. Doctors have told representatives of the player that he should make full recovery in two to three weeks.
Marshall said he wanted to leave hospital on Saturday morning, but doctors advised against it in case of infection to the wound.
In a statement, Marshall's agents Harvey Steinberg and Kennard McGuire said: 'This is a very difficult time for Brandon and family, thankfully he will make a full recovery. We simply ask that his privacy is respected.'
The couple were married last year, but their relationship has been turbulent. The receiver was arrested after a fight between the two back in 2009.
Marshall, acquired by the Dolphins last April from the Denver Broncos to become their biggest offensive threat in 2010, led Miami in receiving yards with 1,014, despite missing two games with a hamstring injury.
The Dolphins have the 15th pick in Thursday's NFL Draft, are already looking at acquiring some offensive talent, but this latest incident might force the Dolphins' hand.
