Shannon Sharpe: 5 Things to Know About the Former NFL Player

Shannon Sharpe: 5 Things to Know About the Former NFL Player

Image Credit: WireImage Shannon Sharpe has officially parted ways with ESPN following the quiet settlement of a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against him earlier this year. The 57-year-old former NFL star and media personality was accused in April 2025 by a woman identified as Jane Doe. H repeatedly and publicly denied the allegations. At the time, his attorney Lanny J. Davis condemned the claims as “a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars,”...
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Was Shannon Sharpe Fired? Update on His ESPN Status After Lawsuit Settlement

Was Shannon Sharpe Fired? Update on His ESPN Status After Lawsuit Settlement

Image Credit: Getty Images Shannon Sharpe faced startling allegations, including sexual assault and battery, from a woman known as Jane Doe in a lawsuit that he settled. The accusations came seven months after Sharpe accidentally live-streamed a sexually explicit incident. After the lawsuit was filed, the ESPN commentator announced he would not be seen on the network’s First Take, prompting viewers to assume he was fired. So, is it true — was Sharpe fired by ESPN? Below, find out whether or...
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