Shannon Sharpe, former NFL star and popular sports commentator, has officially parted ways with ESPN just weeks after settling a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit.

Sharpe had not appeared on ESPN since April, when a woman identified as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, battery, and emotional distress stemming from alleged incidents in Las Vegas. The lawsuit sought $50 million in damages.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer strongly denied the allegations, calling the relationship consensual and labeling the case a “shakedown.” Despite initially planning to return for the NFL preseason in August, Sharpe stepped away from his role on First Take and never returned to air.

Though neither ESPN nor Sharpe’s team have made official statements about his exit, Entertainment Weekly confirmed the split, first reported by The Athletic. The news comes shortly after the accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced a private settlement had been reached, with both parties acknowledging a "tumultuous but consensual" relationship.

Sharpe, 57, spent 14 seasons in the NFL—12 with the Denver Broncos, winning two Super Bowls, and a final stint with the Baltimore Ravens, where he added a third ring. Since retiring in 2003, he’s built a successful media career, recently gaining popularity through his hit podcast Club Shay Shay and co-hosting Nightcap with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.

Last year, Sharpe signed an expanded deal with ESPN, declaring he was “bigger now than at any point” in his career. That momentum now faces a reset, as he navigates his next chapter beyond the sports network.