Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, who has been one of the faces of ESPN’s morning sports debate show “First Take,” is no longer with the network, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.

The news about Shannon Sharpe has sent shockwaves through NFL fans and ESPN followers. After announcing a break in April 2025, Sharpe will not be returning to 'First Take', as confirmed by Variety ...

Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The decision comes less than two ...