Frank Wycheck Late Titans Great Diagnosed With CTE

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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.

The Wychecks released a statement on the findings on Tuesday ... saying it teamed up with Boston University's CTE Center to analyze the 52-year-old's body after his death in Dec. 2023.

The family wishes for an "improved commitment to player safety and enhancing support for those who may be affected by the consequences of head injuries."

Chris Johnson Titans Need To Draft Hunter ... 'We Would Be Absolute Fools' To Pass On Him!!!

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The Titans are in desperate need of a quarterback, but Chris Johnson is advising his former squad to still take Travis Hunter in the spring's NFL Draft -- telling TMZ Sports Tennessee would be "absolute fools" to pass on the Heisman Trophy winner.

If the season ended today, the 3-13 Titans would have the No. 2 overall pick ... and many pundits believe they should be targeting a signal-caller like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward there -- as their QB play has been dreadful this year.

But, Johnson thinks it'd be a huge mistake to miss on Hunter for one of the young arms ... explaining to us he thinks the two-way Colorado star could change everything for his ex-team.

Titans HC Brian Callahan My Team Isn't Soft ... Notion Is 'Total Bulls***!!!'

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Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is adamant his team isn't soft ... and he's telling anyone who disagrees with him to shove that notion "right up your ass!"

Callahan went on a two-minute diatribe about his squad during a testy meeting with reporters Wednesday afternoon ... insisting the guys in his locker room are nothing but "tough f***ers."

He said repeatedly he thinks his team plays hard ... and just because the Titans are 3-11 this season doesn't mean they won't hit their opponents in the mouth over and over again on Sundays.

Derrick Henry Unloads Nashville Mansion ... Eight Months After Titans Departure

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It's new team, new home for Derrick Henry ... TMZ Sports has learned the NFL star has parted ways with his mansion in Tennessee now that he's a Raven.

We're told the running back officially sold his Nashville pad on Tuesday -- some eight months after he signed with Baltimore -- nabbing a whopping $3.1 million for the place.

It's a ton of coin ... but check out the images, the home -- listed by Devin Roper of Compass -- is incredible.

NFL'er Turned Celeb Chef Tobias Dorzon Shot During Attempted Robbery

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Tobias Dorzon -- a former NFL running back-turned-celebrity chef -- was shot during an alleged attempted robbery Tuesday night in Maryland ... and now police are searching for four people involved in the violent act.

Dorozon -- along with a female acquaitance -- were shot as they were returning from dinner, according to a statement from cops. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, per a report.

Titans' Jeffery Simmons Apologizes To Radio Host ... Sorry For Calling You A 'P****'

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Tennessee Titans star Jeffery Simmons is apologizing for goin' off on a radio host this week ... issuing a mea culpa for calling the guy a "p****" while he was in the middle of his show.

In case you missed it, Buck Reising was recording an episode of "The Buck Reising Show" on Tuesday at Titans training camp ... when Simmons, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, approached him and shouted out some not-so-nice words.

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The spat was all captured on video ... and it's clear Simmons was upset over something Reising had said on social media.

Titans' Jeffery Simmons Confronts Radio Host Live On Air ... 'You Do A Lot Of Talking On Social Media, P****'

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Things got HEATED at Tennessee Titans practice on Tuesday ... star defender Jeffery Simmons unloaded on radio host Buck Reising, and the entire altercation was broadcast over the airwaves!

The tense interaction went down as "The Buck Reising Show" began welcoming Titans corner Roger McCreary for a sit-down following the team's first padded practice ... when 27-year-old Simmons walked over and blasted Reising, calling him a "p****," among other insults.

"You do a lot of talking on social media," Simmons said.

NFL's Will Levis Cozy W/ 'Bachelor' Star Victoria F. ... New Season, New Lady

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis appears to be off the market once again ... and the new love in his life is none other than Bachelor Nation alum Victoria Fuller.

The second-year signal caller went public with the apparent romance in an Instagram story on Monday ... showing his arms wrapped around the reality TV star as they enjoyed a day out on the water.

25-year-old Levis also included a heart emoji in the snap ... seemingly confirming it wasn't a platonic hug.

Ex-NFL Star Taylor Lewan Saves Snapping Turtle From Traffic!!!

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Taylor Lewan showed Wednesday morning he's got a big ole heart to go along with his big muscles ... as he helped save a turtle from becoming roadkill!!

The former NFL star said he performed the good deed a short time after dropping off his kids at school ... when he noticed a huge snapping turtle trying to cross a roadway in the Nashville area.

Lewan stated on his Instagram page he got it off the side of the road and into a grassy area safe and sound.

Mike Vrabel Plays Craps In Las Vegas ... Enjoying Time Away From Coaching

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Mike Vrabel's got a lot more free time on his hands these days -- it is, after all, his first season out of head coaching since 2017 -- and TMZ Sports has learned he's spending at least some of it in Sin City!

Check out photos we obtained of the former Tennessee Titans honcho in Las Vegas on Thursday evening ... you can see he was getting after it on a craps table at the Wynn.

One witness tells us it didn't seem like he won much -- hence the long look on his face -- but nonetheless, a bad day in Vegas has to feel better than a bad day on the coaching headset, right?!

Vince Young Knocked Out In Wild Bar Fight ... Video Shows

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Vince Young was involved in a wild bar fight last month -- one that ended after he was socked in the face and seemingly knocked unconscious.

The fracas -- which went down inside Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar in Houston, Texas at around 9 PM on Feb. 4 -- was all captured on video, obtained by TMZ Sports.

In the footage, you can see Young -- wearing a white hat, black shirt and shorts -- and another man begin arguing with fellow bargoers ... when, suddenly, things turn physical.

VINCE YOUNG NOQUEADO EN UNA SALVAJE PELEA DE BAR Capturado en video

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Vince Young estuvo involucrado en una salvaje pelea de bar el mes pasado, y parece que lo noquearon.

La pelea -que tuvo lugar en el Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar de Houston Texas- sobre las 9 de la noche del 4 de febrero, fue grabada en video y obtenida por TMZ Sports.

Mike Vrabel Fired By Titans

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Mike Vrabel is out in Tennessee.

The Titans have just canned their head coach, according to multiple reports ... after he spent the last six seasons roaming the sidelines in Nashville.

The final decision came down less than 48 hours after the Titans' 28-20 upset win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Vrabel started his Tennessee tenure with a bang ... logging winning seasons in his first four years -- though things have gone a bit south in the past two.

In his last 34 games, he's recorded just a 13-21 record ... and their offense has sputtered.

A lot of change is on the horizon in Tennessee -- star running back Derrick Henry is a free agent this summer. He was a big part in Vrabel’s playoff runs in Tennessee, but gave what felt like a farewell speech following their win.

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk addressed the move on Tuesday ... saying, "Earlier today, I spoke with Mike Vrabel and told him about my decision to make a change at head coach."

"As I told Coach Vrabel, this decision was as difficult as any I've made as Controlling Owner. I appreciate Mike's contributions to the Tennessee Titans both on and off the field."

"Anyone who has ever met him knows how passionate and genuine he is, and he's been a strong supporter of the Nashville community," she added. "We wish Mike, Jen, and the Vrabel family nothing but the best in the future."

Vrabel -- the third-winningest coach in Titans history -- will almost certainly land on his feet somewhere -- the former New England Patriots star is widely respected around the league and is already viewed as a potential candidate for current head coaching vacancies.

In fact, most think if Bill Belichick leaves Foxborough this offseason, Vrabel could be the ideal man to replace him.

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TENNESSEE TITANS AFICIONADOS SE AGARRAN A PUÑOS … Violenta Pelea En Estacionamiento

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Riña salvaje entre dos hombres a las afueras del juego de los Tennessee Titans del domingo… lanzando puñetazos en medio de un estacionamiento.

Aún no está claro el motivo exacto qué provocó la trifulca en Nashville… pero según los comentarios de los hombres partícipes, un par de comentarios sobre una mujer desencadenaron todo.

En el video se aprecia que los espectadores intentaron separar a los hombres antes de que comenzaran los puñetazos… pero finalmente lograron su cometido y empezaron a golpearse.

Durante varios momentos, intercambiaron golpes… pero fueron separados. Sin embargo, los dos lograron reanudar la pelea segundos después.

Finalmente, un golpe de derecha hizo que uno de los hombres se estrellara contra el suelo… poniendo fin al confrontamiento.

Es incierto si la policía intervino en algún momento o si se realizaron arrestos. Hemos contactado a la policía, pero hasta ahora no hemos recibido respuesta.

Sobre la acción dentro del estadio, los aficionados se perdieron de un buen partido si la pelea terminó temprano su día… pues el equipo local venció a los Jaguars 28-20.

Tennessee Titans Fans Throw Fists At Game ... Violent Parking Lot Fight

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Two men got in a wild fistfight outside of the Tennessee Titans game on Sunday ... throwing haymakers right in the middle of a parking lot.

It's unclear exactly what sparked the melee in Nashville ... but based on commentary from the guys in the fight, it seems a remark or two about a woman in the area set it all off.

You can see in video from the scene, bystanders tried to separate the guys before the fists started flying ... but ultimately the men were able to get a hold of each other and started to pound on one another.

For several moments, they traded blows ... but they were pulled away from one another. However, the two were able to reconvene the fight just seconds later.

Eventually, a right hand sent one of the men crashing to the ground ... mercifully ending the battle.

According to the Nashville Police Dept., no arrests were made.

"It looks like it had dissipated at the end of the video when an officer is seen," a police spokesperson said. "There were no calls."

As for the action inside of the stadium -- the fans missed a good one if the fight ended their day early ... as the home team beat the Jaguars, 28-20.

Titans' Treylon Burks Carted Off Field ... After Suffering Scary Injury

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Tennessee Titans star Treylon Burks was strapped to a backboard and carted off the field after suffering a scary injury during Thursday night's game ... but, thankfully, he now appears to be doing OK.

The terrifying moment happened late in the fourth quarter of Tennessee's tilt with the Steelers in Pittsburgh ... when Burks attempted to make a circus catch to keep a late-game Titans drive alive.

The 23-year-old jumped up for the ball, grabbed it with two hands ... but when he came crashing to the grass, it slipped from his grasp as his head and neck slammed violently into the ground.

Burks lay motionless for several moments ... before trainers and medical personnel rushed to stabilize him.

The wide receiver -- a former first-round pick -- was eventually taken to the locker room ... where Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said he was showing positive signs of recovery.

"He's alert, moving," Vrabel told reporters after the game. "I'll have more of an update hopefully tomorrow, but he's back there being evaluated. But, I would say that the way it looked -- it's probably better than how it looked."

Adding insult to injury, the Titans couldn't complete their comeback attempt against the Steelers ... falling, 20-16.