Tim Johnson’s Shannon Sharpe impression gets another curtain call

The routine dates to the show’s inaugural 2001 season.

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Is Tim Johnson's impression of @ShannonSharpe the greatest rookie performance of all time? 😭 Hard Knocks: Training Camp Via @NFL on X

What happened: Johnson delivered the impersonation as an undrafted rookie during the first season of “Hard Knocks.” It became one of the series’ best-known rookie talent-show performances.

Why it matters: Its return sets a high bar for the Seattle installment’s rookie showcase. The Seattle Seahawks enter the series as reigning Super Bowl champions.

What to watch: “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seahawks” premieres Aug. 4 on HBO Max.

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