On March 2nd, 2024, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe found himself in the middle of controversy after posting a seemingly innocent TikTok. The video, featuring Sharpe’s shopping spree at Total Wine, quickly went viral.
However, it wasn’t the shopping that raised eyebrows but rather Sharpe’s gait, which some deemed as ‘feminine.’
The former tight end, known for his outspoken personality, faced a sharp dig from former New England Patriots Wide Receiver, Antonio Brown. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Brown cryptically wrote, “Rainbow.” Apparently, Brown threw shade at Sharpe’s sexuality.
Rainbow 🌈 #CTESPN #GAY #Steroids https://t.co/ixrbkpP7ki
— AB (@AB84) March 3, 2024
It’s crucial to consider that Sharpe has undergone a series of medical procedures, including double hip replacement surgery, as well as multiple knee and ankle surgeries. Thus, his physical condition might be influencing his posture, explaining the perceived “feminine” walking style in the viral TikTok video.
Shannon Sharpe had a 14-season career in the NFL. His journey to NFL stardom began in college, playing for the Savannah State Tigers before being selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
Throughout his 12 non-consecutive seasons with the Broncos, Sharpe’s excellence shone through with seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pros, and two consecutive Super Bowl titles.
In a brief hiatus from the Broncos, Sharpe spent two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, contributing to an eighth Pro Bowl selection and securing a third Super Bowl title. Post-retirement, his insights into the game found a new platform as he transitioned to a role as an analyst for The NFL Today on CBS Sports. Additionally, from 2016 to 2023, he co-hosted the popular sports talk show Skip and Shannon: Undisputed on Fox Sports 1 alongside Skip Bayless.
Shannon Sharpe received the ultimate honor when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
