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Was Shannon Sharpe Fired? Find Out His ESPN Status Amid Lawsuit

Sharpe is facing accusations of sexual assault and battery, so how will the lawsuit affect his employment at ESPN?

He is still regarded as one of the league’s greatest tight ends of all time and is a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The network commented on Sharpe’s hiatus in a statement, which read, “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away,” according to CNN. A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.

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