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Titans Release Jordan Elliott After Firearm Incident
Titans release Jordan Elliott after reported firearm incident at team facility.
In brief
Titans release Jordan Elliott after reported firearm incident at team facility. Titans released Jordan Elliott following an incident where he grabbed a firearm at the team facility, with coach Robert Saleh calling it a 'call for help' rather than a criminal act. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Titans release Jordan Elliott
Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday after an incident at the team facility last week.
Incident details
Elliott became frustrated with teammate JC Latham on practice field and later went to his vehicle to grab a firearm.
De-escalation
John Franklin-Myers helped de-escalate the situation, confirmed by coach Robert Saleh during press conference.
NFL investigation
NFL is investigating whether Elliott's actions violate league rules as a free agent.
Coach Saleh's stance
Saleh called Elliott a 'great man' with 'terrible lapse in judgment' but emphasized it was a 'call for help' not a criminal act.
What happens next
Titans host Cleveland Browns in upcoming game after releasing Elliott.
The short version
Titans released Jordan Elliott following an incident where he grabbed a firearm at the team facility, with coach Robert Saleh calling it a 'call for help' rather than a criminal act.
