5-Hour Energy on First Take

First TakeAugust 6, 2026

Hour 1: What Would Aaron Donald's Return Mean For The NFC?

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Stephen A Smith

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ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

August 6, 2026

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Episode

First Take

Hour 1: What Would Aaron Donald's Return Mean For The NFC?

Host: Stephen A Smith

Publisher: ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette