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Shannon Sharpe: Did ESPN Fire the Analyst After NSFW Instagram Live?

In June, it was revealed that ESPN signed a multiyear contract with the Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion.

However, his position with the network now appears to be in jeopardy after the media personality live-streamed a private moment with an unknown woman, during which sexually explicit audio was broadcast to his approximately 3.2 million Instagram followers. Reactions have been mixed, as nothing illegal occurred, but fans have expressed disappointment over the R-rated situation, feeling understandably uncomfortable given that Sharpe, someone well-versed in social media and public platforms, made such a blunder. In an emergency episode of the Nightcap podcast, which he co-hosts with fellow ex-NFL player Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson, the long-time Denver Broncos tight end addressed the incident, apologizing and explaining how it happened.

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