Former Titans TE Frank Wycheck had CTE at time of death

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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 diagnosis of CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head, in a statement Thursday.

"Our family is grateful to learn of his confirmed CTE diagnosis in hopes