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Sources: Firearm involved in Jordan Elliott’s release from Titans following frustration with teammate that carried over after practice

The Tennessee Titans cut a veteran defensive tackle who followed Robert Saleh from San Francisco, and A to Z Sports sources detail what happened after Thursday's practice on Oct 15.

By Austin Stanley · A to Z Sports

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:52 AM

Key Things to Know

Jordan Elliott was released by the Tennessee Titans after reportedly retrieving a firearm following practice frustration.
Sources reported the situation was de-escalated before any altercation involving the firearm took place.
The Metro Nashville Police Department stated no reports had been filed or contact made regarding the matter.

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The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday following a Thursday incident at the team's training facility. According to sources reporting to A to Z Sports, Elliott grew frustrated with a teammate during practice, which continued into the locker room before he retrieved a firearm from his vehicle in the parking garage. The situation was reportedly de-escalated before any altercation involving the weapon occurred.

The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed no reports had been filed regarding the incident. Elliott, who signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Tennessee in March 2026 under head coach Robert Saleh, appeared in five games before his release.

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