NFL legend and former Fox Sports host Shannon Sharpe has provided an update on his return to tv.
Sharpe announced his departure from the popular FS1 show Undisputed in June and dropped a nugget on his possible timeline for his next career move.
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The 55-year-old NFL Hall of Fame pass-catcher responded to a fan's tweet on Monday that implied Sharpe needed to be on this month to discuss all the recent breaking news in sports.
The fan expressed: "This is a day where Shannon Sharpe would be on fire with everything going on in the sports world! We miss you!"
It's a busy week in sports — MLB star Wander Franco is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor. NBA icon James Harden is fighting with the Philadelphia 76ers front office and wants out.
Michael Oher, former NFL notable and star of the movie The Blindside, alleged he was duped into signing a conservatorship by his adoptive parents.
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Sharpe replied and provided a time frame for his comeback.
"I'll be back b4 NFL kicks off. Do miss talking about things that's happened in the last month tho. Appreciate the patience and support."
His next move in sports media has yet to be confirmed.
However, if he returns before the NFL year starts, that would be around September 7 when the Kansas City Chiefs open the year with the Detroit Lions.
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Sharpe has been linked to ESPN and isn't against the idea of joining First Take with Stephen A. Smith, per USA Today.
And for Sharpe's old Fox Sports co-host Skip Bayless, he has found a series of people to replace Sharpe.
The network signed former NFL star Richard Sherman, NBA star reporter Rachael Nichols, and music mogul Lil Wayne to join Undisputed.
