Titans Release Tackle Jordan Elliott After Alleged Gun Incident
John Franklin-Myers helped de-escalate the dispute, and the Titans said the NFL is reviewing the incident after Elliott’s release.
- The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, October 20, following an 'incident' at the team facility on Thursday, October 15, that the organization acknowledged in an official statement.
- A heated dispute with offensive tackle JC Latham during practice on Thursday, October 15, prompted Elliott to leave the field and retrieve a firearm from his vehicle. Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers de-escalated the situation.
- Security cameras captured the sequence at the team facility, though the Metro Nashville Police Department received no formal report. Elliott was ruled out of the Titans' October 18 win against the Indianapolis Colts for 'personal' reasons.
- The team cut the 28-year-old Elliott on Tuesday, ending the first year of his two-year, $8 million contract. Head coach Robert Saleh is expected to address the situation at a press conference on Wednesday, October 21.
- Across seven NFL seasons, the former Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers player logged 102 games and 159 tackles. His departure raises questions about the team's internal environment and roster continuity.
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Jordan Elliott was released by Titans after pulling out gun in parking
FILE - Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (95) walks to the locker room at halftime of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was a surprise inactive for Sunday's game, not traveling with the team. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters only that Elliott was "dealing with personal stuff." On Tuesday, the Titans released Elliott, along with a cryptic statement referencing an "incident." One never wants to have an incident, but the lack of detail only made the whole thing more mysterious. Later that day, we finally got eno…
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