Shannon Sharpe is a retired American football tight end who played 14 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the Denver Broncos. Widely considered among the greatest tight ends ever, he holds high rankings in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns for his position. Notably, Sharpe was the first NFL tight end to exceed 10,000 receiving yards. His accomplishments led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, solidifying his legacy as a dominant force in the sport.
On June 26, 1968, Shannon Sharpe was born. He would later become a Hall of Fame tight end in the NFL.
In 1987, Shannon Sharpe was selected to the All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and named SIAC Player of the Year.
In 1988, Shannon Sharpe helped lead the Tigers' football team to a 7-3 record.
In 1989, Shannon Sharpe was selected as a Kodak Division II All-American.
In 1990, Shannon Sharpe was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the 192nd pick in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.
In 1992, Shannon Sharpe was selected to his first Pro Bowl, marking the beginning of seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections.
During a 1993 playoff game against the Los Angeles Raiders, Shannon Sharpe tied a postseason record with 13 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown.
In 1999, Shannon Sharpe left the Denver Broncos after winning two Super Bowl rings with the team.
In the 2000 AFC title game against the Oakland Raiders, Shannon Sharpe caught a short pass on third down and 18 from his own four-yard line and took it 96 yards for a touchdown, the only touchdown the Ravens scored.
In 2003, Shannon Sharpe retired from the NFL after playing for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, and transitioned to becoming an NFL analyst for CBS.
In the 2004 NFL regular season, Shannon Sharpe defeated Marino and Esiason in the pick 'em game of The NFL Today with a 53–21 record.
In 2009, Shannon Sharpe was among the 17 finalists considered for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame but was not selected.
In 2009, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Division II Football Hall of Fame.
On November 28, 2010, Shannon Sharpe was nominated as a semi-finalist for induction into the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 2010, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into Savannah State's Athletic Hall of Fame.
On February 6, 2011, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In September 2013, Shannon Sharpe appeared on the cover of FitnessRX For Men magazine as a columnist and spokesperson.
In 2013, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
On February 18, 2014, Shannon Sharpe was relieved of his duties as an on-air commentator on "The NFL Today" on CBS Sports.
On September 6, 2016, "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed," the sports debate show featuring Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless, premiered on FS1.
In 2016, Shannon Sharpe began co-hosting "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed" on Fox Sports 1 with Skip Bayless.
In 2021, an episode of Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast featuring Bubba Wallace was selected by the Apple Podcasts editorial team on their "Apple Podcasts Best of 2021" list.
On February 10, 2023, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre began a lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe for making "defamatory charges" about Favre's involvement in a $77 million welfare fraud scheme. The lawsuit was dismissed.
In May 2023, Shannon Sharpe's Los Angeles home was burglarized, with over $1 million worth of items stolen. Sharpe announced a $50,000 reward for information.
On May 31, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe would soon leave "Undisputed" after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports.
On August 23, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe and his "Club Shay Shay" podcast would join The Volume, a digital podcast network founded by Colin Cowherd, under a multi-year deal.
On September 4, 2023, Shannon Sharpe joined "First Take" on ESPN as a recurring panelist.
In 2023, Shannon Sharpe departed from "Undisputed" on Fox Sports 1 after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports.
In 2023, after departing Undisputed, Shannon Sharpe joined ESPN and became a weekly analyst on First Take.
On February 16, 2024, Shannon Sharpe signed a contract extension to remain on First Take.
In June 2024, Sharpe officially signed a new multi-year contract extension with ESPN, which also allowed him to expand his role on First Take.
On September 11, 2024, Shannon Sharpe inadvertently started an Instagram Live which captured the audio of him engaging in sexual intercourse. He initially denied his involvement, then later admitted to and apologized for his actions on Nightcap.
In February 2025, the "Club Shay Shay" podcast won the Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast at the NAACP Image Awards.
In April 2025, following the filing of a lawsuit, Shannon Sharpe temporarily stepped aside from his duties at ESPN's First Take.
On April 21, 2025, Shannon Sharpe was named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by OnlyFans sex worker Gabriella Zuniga, alleging assault, sexual assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking damages of more than $50 million. Sharpe released a video denying the accusations.
On April 24, 2025, Shannon Sharpe departed from ESPN for an unknown period due to a sexual assault lawsuit against him.
In July 2025, Shannon Sharpe was dismissed by ESPN after settling a sexual assault lawsuit.
In late July 2025, less than two weeks after the settlement of a lawsuit, ESPN announced it would not be renewing Shannon Sharpe's contract, effectively ending his association with the network.
On July 18, 2025, Gabriella Zuniga's lawyer announced that the lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe was resolved out of court after negotiations, with the case dismissed with prejudice. There was no admission of guilt by Sharpe as part of the resolution.
On July 30, 2025, it was reported that ESPN cut ties with Shannon Sharpe after the settlement of a rape lawsuit.
As of 2025, Shannon Sharpe's 96-yard touchdown catch in the 2000 AFC title game remains the Ravens' longest offensive play in team history.
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