Shannon Sharpe, former NFL tight end, used Shedeur Sanders’ own words to defend himself amidst sexual assault allegations. Sharpe was accused by a person who goes by Jane Doe in the lawsuit for sexual assault and for emotional abuse. While the personal details of the accuser have never been officially revealed, social media detectives are reporting that it might be Gabbi Zuniga, an OnlyFans model.
Sharpe repeated Shedeur Sanders’ words, which the newly drafted Cleveland Browns quarterback said during the rookie minicamp. The former tight end who played 14 seasons in the NFL, remarked how he simply wanted everyone to love hi,m and that those who are pointing fingers at him and condemning him don’t really know who he is.
“All I want is for people to love me. I just need the people that I love to love me… A lot of people have a lot to say, but as my brother been calling me a lot, I’ve met a lot of people, and thank you all everybody that reached out and the thoughts and prayers. I sincerely appreciate that. Everybody gonna have an opinion. Everybody think they know you…when they really don’t. They heard this, they heard that. Have you ever talked to Shannon?” Shannon Sharpe saidon the ‘Nightcap’ podcast on Sunday.
Shannon Sharpe reacts to a recent quote from Shedeur Sanders & speaks on what he’s been going through after the allegations on ‘Nightcap’ pic.twitter.com/Bx1qUZw9iE
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Shannon Sharpe played in the NFL from 1990 to 2003, most of it with the Denver Broncos. Sharpe started off his career with the league after being selected as the 192nd pick in the seventh round of the draft. Before entering the league, Sharpe played college football for the Savannah State Tigers. Before he retired, the tight end managed to win the Super Bowl thrice.
Shannon Sharpe Defends Himself Using Shedeur Sanders’ Words. Photo credits: Imagn
Shannon Sharpe Defends Himself Using Shedeur Sanders’ Words. Photo credits: Imagn
Shannon Sharpe Clarifies Rumors About LeBron James Leaving Lakers
Meanwhile, Shannon Sharpe recently put an end to the rumors that LeBron James might actually be planning to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. On an episode of his podcast, Sharpe remarked that James and his wife, Savannah, both love everything about Los Angeles and will not be leaving the team anytime soon.
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Apr 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the first half during the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James has been playing for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018 and before that, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. Not only James, but his eldest son, Bronny James Jr., is also a player for the Lakers, dividing his time between the NBA and the G-League. While King James has never announced his plans to move out from the Lakers, rumors have been going around that he plans on doing so.
Jan 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens former tight end Shannon Sharpe on radio row at the Super Bowl LIII media center at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jan 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens former tight end Shannon Sharpe on radio row at the Super Bowl LIII media center at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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