Former Titans TE Delanie Walker Featured in Super Bowl Commercial for Prostate Cancer Screening

The 'Relax Your Tight End' ad aims to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer with a simple blood test.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Former Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial for Novartis that encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer. The ad, titled 'Relax Your Tight End', stars current and former NFL tight ends including George Kittle, Colby Parkinson, Rob Gronkowski, Greg Olsen, Tony Gonzalez, and Vernon Davis. The campaign aims to destigmatize prostate cancer screening and promote the ease of a simple blood test.

Why it matters

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, yet many are hesitant to get screened due to misconceptions about the process. This campaign featuring high-profile NFL players hopes to raise awareness and encourage more men, especially those over 40, to prioritize their health and get tested early, which can greatly improve outcomes.

The details

The 'Relax Your Tight End' commercial was filmed in Los Angeles and features the group of NFL players relaxing, doing yoga, and engaging in other low-key activities to convey the simplicity of the prostate cancer blood test. Walker, who lost his father-in-law to prostate cancer, hopes the campaign can help 'stop the stigma' around screening and get more men talking about their health.

  • The commercial will air during Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.

The players

Delanie Walker

Former tight end for the Tennessee Titans, who played in the NFL from 2006-2019 and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times.

George Kittle

Current tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.

Colby Parkinson

Current tight end for the Los Angeles Rams.

Rob Gronkowski

Retired tight end who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bruce Arians

NFL head coach who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007.

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What they’re saying

“You see me in it? I thought it went great. Everyone I've talked to that's seen it say they think it went great, too.”

— Delanie Walker, Former Titans Tight End (tennesseetitans.com)

“We just really want to stop the stigma on what people think of a cancer screening. Guys my age, 40 and up, when you think about prostate cancer they think of rectal exams. With this campaign, we are just trying to get people to understand it is as easy as a blood test, and that is where the campaign, "Relax, it's a blood test" comes from.”

— Delanie Walker, Former Titans Tight End (tennesseetitans.com)

What’s next

The campaign hopes to continue raising awareness about the importance of prostate cancer screening, especially among men over 40, beyond the Super Bowl commercial.

The takeaway

This creative Super Bowl ad featuring NFL players aims to destigmatize prostate cancer screening and encourage more men to prioritize their health by getting a simple blood test, which can help catch the disease early and save lives.