Overview

• Frank Wycheck, a former Tennessee Titans tight end known for his role in the 'Music City Miracle,' was diagnosed with Stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death in December 2023.
• CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, can cause symptoms such as memory loss, depression, and aggression, with Stage IV being the most severe form.
• Wycheck's family revealed that he struggled with isolation, mood swings, and impulsivity in his retirement, symptoms they now attribute to CTE.
• Researchers at Boston University's CTE Center conducted the posthumous diagnosis, continuing their work on understanding the disease's prevalence among football players.
• Wycheck's family hopes his diagnosis will raise awareness about CTE, advocating for better education, intervention, and support for NFL alumni and their families.