Former NFL Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck, renowned for his pivotal role in the "Music City Miracle," passed away at the age of 52, as confirmed by his family in a statement.

According to the family's statement, Wycheck suffered a fall inside his Chattanooga, TN, home on Saturday morning, resulting in a head injury. He was discovered unresponsive later that afternoon.

Wycheck, a standout during his 11-season NFL career with the Washington Commanders and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, etched his name in football history with the iconic "Music City Miracle" during the AFC wild card game on January 8, 2000. The trick play, where Wycheck executed a lateral to teammate Kevin Dyson, was ranked as the fourth greatest play in NFL history in 2019.

In that memorable moment, with 16 seconds left in the game and the Titans trailing 15-16 to the Buffalo Bills, Wycheck received the kickoff from Lorenzo Neal, executed a lateral to Dyson, who raced 75 yards down the sideline for a game-winning touchdown.

Retiring in 2003, Wycheck's legacy included 505 career catches, ranking fourth in NFL history by a tight end at the time. He earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1998 to 2000.

Post-retirement, Wycheck transitioned into sports media, serving as a team color analyst and sports talk radio host in Nashville. A former standout at the University of Maryland, he set a school career record for tight end receptions with 134.

The Titans, expressing their condolences, posted on X: "The Tennessee Titans mourn the loss of a beloved member of our Titans family, Frank Wycheck."

In alignment with Wycheck's wishes, the family intends to collaborate with experts in ongoing brain injury (TBI) and CTE research. The statement concludes by requesting privacy for the Wycheck family during this challenging time.