The family of Tennessee Titans legend Frank Wycheck has released the diagnosis of Stage III Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy following his death on Dec. 9, 2023
Former NFL tight end Frank Wycheck, known for the “Music City Miracle,” was diagnosed with stage III CTE following his death, highlighting ongoing concerns about brain injuries in football.
Frank Wycheck was diagnosed with CTE just over a year after the former Titans star's death at the age of 52, his family revealed.
NFL journey and the fears he had around his struggles and symptoms that he knew whole-heartedly was CTE,” his daughter said
His daughters said they had challenges understanding both the physical and mental changes from their father, who died at 52 in 2023, thinking he was just missing the spotlight of his career.
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died in December 2023 at his Chattanooga home.
Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died in December 2023 at the age of 52. The three-time Pro Bowler's family confirmed the
Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck died at 52 in December. His family revealed he suffered from CTE before his death.