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.

Shannon Sharpe has been caught in a whirlwind of headlines as of late due to claims that have been leveled against him. The 56-year-old former tight end is being sued for $50 million by a Jane Doe who’s accused him of raping her multiple times and threatening her.

I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason.” - Shannon Sharpe.