Shannon Sharpe has found a new home after departing his show in June of this year. Many eagerly awaited his next move. The esteemed tight end, who was selected by the Denver Broncos from Savannah State in the 1990 NFL Draft, has recently revealed his plans.

Over his remarkable 14-season career, Sharpe became the record-holder for tight ends in catches, yards, and touchdowns. With six receiving titles for the Broncos and one for the Ravens, he achieved first-team All-Pro and All-AFC recognition in multiple years, making the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s. Transitioning from the field, he entered a broadcast career in 2004 as a commentator for CBS Sports, The NFL Today, and ESPN’s “Undisputed.” Now in an unexpected turn, Sharpe left a $50 billion company, only to find support from another renowned television personality for a new venture.

Shannon Sharpe to join ESPN?

Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe is set to join First Take, ESPN’s flagship morning debate show featuring Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim. During the football season, he’ll contribute every Monday and Tuesday. Sharpe’s inaugural appearance on First Take will be a head-to-head debate with Smith for the full two hours on September 4 and 5. This timing follows Week 1 of college football and aligns with the kickoff of the NFL regular season.

NBA analyst, Stephen A. Smith, expressed his excitement, stating, “It never hurts to have a 3-time Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer on the show. And it definitely doesn’t hurt to have a friend. Shannon is not only a great talent, but a good man, as well…I’m just thankful he accepted my invitation to join First Take…” Sharpe announced the news, “I’m excited to announce this fall I’ll take my on air talents to ESPN’s First Take and debate my friend Stephen A. Smith. We’re both graduates of HBCU’s, very opinionated and animated. GET YOUR POPCORN READY.”

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Before this new venture, $14 million Sharpe was part of $50 billion ESPN, notably on their show ‘Undisputed.’ However, earlier this year, he concluded a seven-year stint with the program.

Sharpe bids farewell to his 7-year career!

After the Denver Nuggets secured victory against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals, NFL legend Shannon Sharpe officially departed from his role alongside Skip Bayless on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed. Sharpe’s decision to part ways comes after a seven-year tenure, marking the end of an era.

His departure follows a history of impactful sports analysis, propelled by viral commentary on pivotal moments. Throughout their partnership, both Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless weathered challenges, with instances of on-air tension.

While Sharpe hasn’t disclosed the exact reason for his exit, speculation swirls around his professional relationship with Skip and ESPN’s widely discussed layoffs, a topic that Stephen A. Smith also commented on.

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