Shannon Sharpe offered his first comments since ESPN cut ties with him. He hopes it won't overshadow his brother's Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend.

Shannon Sharpe's time at ESPN is over, according to a new report, after the Hall of Fame tight end previously said he planned to return to the network

Sharpe was accused of raping his ex-girlfriend. Following a settlement, ESPN has cut ties with the NFL Hall of Famer.

The NFL star and popular podcaster had not appeared on the sport network since the lawsuit was filed in April.

Shannon Sharpe offered his first comments since ESPN cut ties with him. He hopes it won't overshadow his brother's Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend.