Shannon Sharpe makes a shocking announcement related to his work days after being sued for $50 million for sexual assault

Shannon Sharpe, the NFL legend, has not shied away from filming for his podcasts even after he has been facing a $50 million lawsuit. The NFL legend, who was once known for his talent, has been brutally trolled and mocked by fans, which even led to him stepping down from his role at ESPN’s First Take. Recently, Shannon Sharpe announced a change in his career that has shocked fans.While Shannon Sharpe has stepped down from First Take till NFL preseason begins, he has continued shooting for his very popular podcast, Nightcap, with co-host Chad Ochocinco.The two had planned a tour for Nightcap in the summer, but it seems like that is not happening anymore.On a recent episode of Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe issued a heartbreaking announcement. The NFL legend said, “We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour. We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer of 2026. It’s going to be even bigger, even better.”Shannon Sharpe continued, “But Ocho and I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thing as of right now, was to postpone the tour. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in 2026.” While neither Shannon Sharpe nor Chad Ochocinco has revealed the reason for postponing their Nightcap tour, many fans have linked it to the sexual assault lawsuit that the NFL legend is facing currently.The last few weeks have shocked fans as the young woman accused Shannon Sharpe of sexually assaulting her multiple times. However, Shannon Sharpe has opened up about it and issued a statement where he made it clear that the two were in a relationship and got intimate consensually.Shannon Sharpe’s lawyers also leaked the texts that were exchanged between him and the young woman to prove that the two were in a relationship.The statement issued by Shannon Sharpe’s lawyers read as, "To set the record straight, we are releasing several of [Doe's] own explicit text messages to…and, in many cases, initiated by her with specific and graphic requests," the statement read.However, even after constantly denied the sexual assault accusations, Shannon Sharpe continues to get mocked by his fans.Also Read: “It’s them young ones”: Shannon Sharpe’s resurfaced comments on younger women spark outrage amid $50 million sexual assault lawsuit