Sharpe’s last appearance on ESPN was in late April, when the lawsuit was filed in Nevada. No details of the settlement were released. The lawsuit had sought $50 million. The 57-year-old Sharpe called the accusations “false and disruptive” at the time they were levied and hoped to return in time for the NFL season.

ESPN has ended its relationship with the NFL star less than two weeks after he reached an out-of-court settlement in a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and rape, the Athletic reports.

Sharpe joined ESPN in 2023 after leaving Fox Sports, where he served as Skip Bayless's debate partner. He made an immediate impact and was a staple on First Take during his time in Bristol. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Shannon Sharpe Makes First Comments After Being Dropped by ESPN.