# Titans Release Jordan Elliott After Firearm Incident

> Titans release Jordan Elliott after reported firearm incident at team facility.
- Title: Titans Release Jordan Elliott After Firearm Incident
- Summary: Titans release Jordan Elliott after reported firearm incident at team facility. Titans released Jordan Elliott following an incident where he grabbed a…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/titans-release-jordan-elliott-after-incident
- Published: 2026-10-22T12:38:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: titans, jordan elliott, defensive tackle, nfl, firearm incident, robert saleh, 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.
## Key takeaway

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.