Titans release Elliott after gun incident at practice facility

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:29 · Archive

The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after he retrieved a gun from his car following an altercation during practice.

The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday after he retrieved a gun from his car in the team facility car park in Nashville. The incident occurred after an altercation with offensive tackle JC Latham during practice on 15 October. The anger from the argument carried into the locker room, prompting Elliott to leave for the parking garage. Another Titans player, John Franklin-Myers, followed Elliott and managed to convince him to put the firearm away.

Latham addressed the incident publicly, calling it an 'unfortunate situation' that happened 'in the heat of the moment'. He stressed there was no prior bad blood between them, noting they had socialised together during the season and received treatment together in the summer. 'There ain't never been no bad blood between us two,' Latham told reporters, adding that he had 'never had an argument' with Elliott before the incident.

Titans coach Robert Saleh described Elliott's actions as 'small signs of a cry for help', suggesting the player may be struggling with mental health issues. Saleh acknowledged Elliott's character, describing him as 'a father, a great husband' with no criminal history. Despite releasing Elliott, Saleh said he would still recommend him to another franchise. The NFL is investigating the incident, with potential suspension implications for Elliott as a free agent.

How it is being reported

• Titans release Elliott for pulling gun in car parkDefensive tackle Jordan Elliott is released by the Tennessee Titans after he pulled a gun in the car park of the team facility.BBC Sport · 22 Oct, 17:09
• Titans star whose teammate tried to pull a gun on him at practice admits he was stunned by how it escalated: 'Ain't never been no bad blood'The Tennessee Titans player who was involved in the argument with Jordan Elliott that prompted him to go and fetch a gun from his car has spoken out about the incident for the first time.Daily Mail Sport · 22 Oct, 16:33

In this story: Tennessee Titans · Jordan Elliott · JC Latham · John Franklin-Myers · Robert Saleh · Nashville

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