"The lawsuit is a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down (Shannon Sharpe) for millions of dollars," the ESPN star said in a post that includes several graphic, NSFW text messages that he allegedly received from his accuser over the course of their time together.

This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed Sunday by an anonymous woman and her attorneys.

Former Baltimore Ravens star and current ESPN personality is sued in Nevada for alleged sexual assault and abuse.