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Titans Release Defensive Tackle Jordan Elliott After Facility Gun Incident
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Core Event
On October 15 a practice-time confrontation between defensive tackle Jordan Elliott and offensive tackle JC Latham escalated beyond the field. After being asked to leave the practice area, Elliott retrieved a firearm from his vehicle in the players’ parking garage. Fellow defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers intervened, preventing the weapon from being used inside the facility. The Titans reviewed the incident and, the following Tuesday, announced Elliott’s release from the roster.
Background & Context
Elliott, a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2020 NFL Draft, spent four seasons in Cleveland before two years with the San Francisco 49ers. In the 2026 offseason he signed a two-year, $8 million free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans and appeared in the first five games of the season, starting once and recording 11 tackles.
Data & Statistics
- Games played (2026): 5 (1 start)
- Total tackles: 11 (2 solo, 9 assisted)
- Career games: 102 (65 starts)
- Career tackles: 159 (71 solo)
- Draft position: 3rd round, 88th overall, 2020
- Contract value with Titans: $8 million over two years
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Robert Saleh addressed reporters on October 21, describing Elliott as “a good man” and framing the episode as “a call for help” rather than a criminal act. Saleh praised the Titans and the league for “pausing” and ensuring Elliott received professional assistance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He’s a good man. Made a terrible, had a terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act,” — Robert Saleh
- “Unfortunately rules are rules with regards to guns on (team) property,” — Robert Saleh
On-the-Ground Reports
Sources said the altercation began on the practice field, with Elliott and Latham exchanging words and physical contact. After being removed, Elliott stormed out, retrieved the gun, and was stopped by Franklin-Myers. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed no report was filed and that the team did not contact law enforcement.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Details diverge on whether the gun left the parking area or was intended to be brought back onto the field. The Titans’ statement offers no specifics, and the NFL has not disclosed any disciplinary outcome pending its review. No official police investigation has been launched.
Why It Matters / Impact
Elliott’s release removes a veteran run-stopping presence from the Titans’ interior line, pushing the team to rely on younger players such as Nazir Stackhouse and practice-squad elevations. The incident underscores the NFL’s firearm policy and highlights ongoing concerns about player mental-health support.