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.

Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe stepped aside from his two-days-per-week employment with ESPN, in the aftermath of the filing of a civil complaint against him alleging sexual assault and other claims.

Stephen A. Smith is standing firmly behind his First Take co-host Shannon Sharpe amid growing controversy, expressing disappointment over the recent public scrutiny and backlash Sharpe has faced after being hit with sexual assault allegations.