Less than two weeks after Shannon Sharpe stepped away from ESPN amidst rape accusations from an Onlyfans model, Stephen A. Smith is already wishing for his return.

Warning: This story contains details about alleged sexual abuse. NFL Hall of Famer and current ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe was reportedly named in a lawsuit Sunday alleging he committed sexual assault and battery.

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe says he is stepping away temporarily from his ESPN duties while he deals with what he called false allegations in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he raped and threatened her.