Titans release Jordan Elliott after parking lot gun incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after pulling a gun in the team facility parking lot following a dispute.

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after an incident at the team facility five days before the announcement on Tuesday. According to a person briefed on the incident, Elliott retrieved a gun from his car in the parking lot after a dispute with another player.

Coach Robert Saleh defended Elliott's character, stating the incident represented a 'terrible lapse in judgment that I recognise as a call for help more than a criminal act'. Saleh acknowledged that 'rules are rules with regard to guns on property' but expressed concern about overreacting. He said Elliott 'has never committed a crime in his entire life'.

Right tackle JC Latham, who was involved in the altercation with Elliott on the practice field, described the episode as unfortunate. Latham said there had been no bad blood between them and that they had socialised during the off-season. The incident is being reviewed.

How it is being reported

• Jordan Elliott was released by Titans after pulling out gun in parking lot, coach Robert Saleh saysTennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh says defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after pulling a gun in the parking lot of the team facility but called it a “terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act.”.News4Jax · 21 Oct, 19:53
• Jordan Elliott was released by Titans after pulling out gun in parking lot, coach Robert Saleh saysTennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh says defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after pulling a gun in the parking lot of the team facility but called it a “terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act.”.Clickorlando · 21 Oct, 19:53

In this story: Jordan Elliott · Robert Saleh · Tennessee Titans · JC Latham

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