Wycheck spent seven seasons of his 11-year NFL career with Tennessee, earning all three of his Pro Bowl selections during that stint. Unfortunately, Wycheck passed away on Dec. 9, 2023 after he fell and hit his head at his home. After his death, Wycheck’s family teamed up with Boston University’s CTE Center to study his brain, and it was revealed that he tested positive for Stage III CTE.
“The family of late Tennessee Titans great Frank Wycheck announced the former tight end tested positive for Stage III Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in hopes the diagnosis will raise awareness on the dangers of brain damage in contact sports,” TMZ shared on their website.