Frank Wycheck is a former American football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He was born on October 14, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Maryland, where he played college football.
Wycheck began his professional career in 1993 when he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. He played for the Redskins for two seasons before being traded to the Tennessee Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans) in 1995. It was with the Titans that Wycheck made his mark in the NFL.
Wycheck played for the Titans from 1995 to 2003 and was a key player in the team's success during that time. He was known for his versatility as a tight end, being equally adept at blocking and receiving. He was also known for his toughness and durability, playing in 147 consecutive games during his career.
Wycheck's best season came in 1998 when he caught 70 passes for 741 yards and four touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl that year and helped lead the Titans to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the St. Louis Rams in a close game.
Wycheck retired from the NFL after the 2003 season, finishing his career with 505 receptions for 5,126 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns and threw for one touchdown. He was one of the most productive tight ends of his era and was widely respected by his peers for his work ethic and leadership.
After retiring from football, Wycheck became a sports broadcaster and analyst, working for various media outlets including ESPN and the Titans Radio Network. He also became involved in philanthropy, founding the Frank Wycheck Foundation, which supports children's charities in the Nashville area.
In 2016, Wycheck made headlines when he revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. Wycheck said that he had suffered numerous concussions during his playing career and was experiencing symptoms such as memory loss and depression.
Despite his health struggles, Wycheck remains a beloved figure in the NFL community and is remembered as one of the best tight ends of his era. His contributions to the Titans' success in the late 1990s and early 2000s will always be remembered by fans of the team.
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