The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday following an incident at the team facility where he retrieved a firearm from his car after a heated practice argument. A source told OutKick that Elliott went to his vehicle to get the weapon after being told to leave practice, an action that led to his immediate removal from the roster. The team confirmed the release in a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, but did not provide specific details regarding the internal review that prompted the decision.
Elliott, who is 28 years old, signed a two-year free agent contract worth $8 million with the Titans during the offseason. He joined the team after being brought over from the San Francisco 49ers by head coach Robert Saleh.
The incident began with a routine practice argument between Elliott and offensive tackle J.C. Latham. The two players grabbed each other, and Elliott reportedly grabbed Latham's facemask. It remains unclear whether punches were thrown, though no effective blows were landed. Teammates intervened to break up the scuffle, but Elliott remained visibly aggressive. Coaches instructed him to leave the field, and he removed his pads and tossed them onto the sideline before walking away.
The tension continued in the locker room after practice. Elliott stormed out of the locker room and went to the players' parking garage. Security cameras captured him entering his car and exiting with what appeared to be a firearm. His intentions at that moment are unknown, but the situation was de-escalated by teammates led by offensive lineman John Franklin-Myers.
Coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Friday that Elliott was "dealing with personal stuff." Elliott was barred from attending practice the day after the incident and did not travel with the team to Indianapolis for Sunday's game against the Colts. He was inactive for that matchup, in which the Titans secured their first win of the season.
The Titans have not filed a police report for this specific incident, but a source said the team informed the NFL. It is unclear whether the league will impose disciplinary measures against Elliott. Other teams are expected to be aware of the incident, which may impact his prospects of signing with another club once he clears waivers.