42-year-old former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe has announced that he is taking a leave of absence from his job as an NFL analyst for CBS, to deal with a sexual assault allegation.

Shannon Sharpe has released the following statement though CBS on Tuesday.

“I have decided to step aside from ‘The NFL Today’ until this matter is resolved.”

The restraining order was filed by Michele Bundy, who claims that Sharpe made death threats to her on several occasions, stalked her, and forced her to have sex with him. The hearing is scheduled for September 20th in Altanta, Georgia. As of now, Shannon Sharpe has not been charged with any crimes.

Sharpe was currently an analyst for “The NFL Today”, as well as the “Sprint Halftime Report” and the “Subway Postgame Show”. He played in the NFL from 1990 to 2003 with the Denver Broncos, and Baltimore Ravens. He is the 2nd all time NFL yardage leader for tight ends, behind Tony Gonzalez.