ESPN has severed ties with Shannon Sharpe shortly after he settled a rape lawsuit with his ex-girlfriend. Sharpe, a former NFL star Pro Football Hall of Famer, had been a prominent figure on ESPN's "First Take" show, which he joined in August 2023.

Shannon Sharpe, who is regarded as the greatest tight end of all time and a former NFL player, won't be continuing his journey with ESPN.

Shannon Sharpe won't be part of the "First Take" family this NFL season, which means ESPN is running out of time to find a suitable replacement. Back in April, the Hall of Famer stepped down from his role on "First Take" because he was sued for sexual assault and battery in Nevada civil