Titans Cut Jordan Elliott Following Unexplained Team Facility Incident

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho said Jordan Elliott would “never play in the NFL again.”

Pro Football Network - T.J. Ward, a former Broncos player, criticized Elliott over an alleged firearm incident.

Fox News - Jordan Elliott played under Robert Saleh, then San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, for two seasons before following him to Tennessee, where Saleh is the Titans’ head coach.

Fox News - Defensive back Alontae Taylor did not suit up, which the article attributed to a coach’s decision.

tennesseetitans.com - Jordan Elliott was a defensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans’ statement referred to an incident involving Jordan Elliott.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans signed defensive back Erick Hallett to the practice squad.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans waived linebacker Chase Wilson from the practice squad.

Heavy NFL - ESPN reporter Turron Davenport reported that Elliott’s release followed a reported incident at the team facility.

Sportskeeda - Jordan Elliott was a defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans.

Newsweek - Jordan Elliott was described as a veteran defensive tackle.

Daily Mail NFL - Jordan Elliott was described as a veteran defender and defensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans.

WHAT:

NY Post - Reports said a gun was involved in the “incident” that led to Jordan Elliott’s release.

Daily Mail Sports - Reports alleged Elliott stormed out of the locker room to retrieve his gun after a heated clash with a teammate.

Fox News - Tennessee beat the Indianapolis Colts 26–20 in Week 6, earning its first win of the NFL season.

Pro Football Network - One report described the incident involving Elliott as allegedly involving a teammate.

Pro Football Network - A separate report said the incident allegedly involved a firearm.

Fox News - Elliott appeared in five games for Tennessee and recorded 11 total tackles.

Fox News - Alontae Taylor had played nearly every defensive snap in the Titans’ first five games and recorded 19 tackles and one sack.

Fox News - Taylor signed a three-year, $58 million contract with Tennessee.

Fox News - Titans CEO apologized to the fanbase after the team’s poor start, saying, “We’re sorry.”

Heavy NFL - The article characterized Elliott as a former Cleveland Browns starter.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans officially released Elliott from their roster and said: “Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster. We will have no further comment on the matter.”

Heavy NFL - The Titans announced Elliott’s release; the article said the team gave no public reason, while Davenport linked the move to a reported facility incident.

Sportskeeda - The team confirmed Elliott’s release.

Newsweek - Tennessee released Elliott after a facility incident.

Daily Mail NFL - The Titans confirmed the roster move and issued a brief statement about Elliott’s departure.

WHERE:

Fox News - Elliott attended training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville.

Fox News - Elliott and John Franklin-Myers celebrated a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

tennesseetitans.com - The incident occurred at the Titans’ team facility.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans’ next game was scheduled against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium.

Heavy NFL - The reported incident took place at the Titans’ team facility.

Newsweek - The incident occurred at a Tennessee Titans facility.

WHEN:

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans’ statement said the incident involving Jordan Elliott occurred on Thursday, October 15.

WHY:

NY Post - Elliott was 28 years old.

Fox News - Details surrounding the facility incident were not immediately available; Saleh also did not provide details about Taylor’s status.

Heavy NFL - The article said the Cleveland Browns had been prepared to face Elliott in Tennessee before the Titans released him.

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans said they released Elliott after reviewing the facility incident; the team provided no further comment.

Heavy NFL - The team did not disclose its reason for releasing Elliott; ESPN’s Turron Davenport reported the decision followed a reported facility incident.

Newsweek - The release followed an unexplained facility incident.

HOW:

tennesseetitans.com - The Titans said they reviewed the incident before deciding to release Elliott.

tennesseetitans.com - The club also made two practice-squad moves: Hallett was signed and Wilson was waived.

The Tennessee Titans have released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after reviewing an incident at the team facility. The club said it would have no further comment, and details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Reports have alleged that a firearm was involved and that Elliott clashed with a teammate, but those claims have not been confirmed by the team. ESPN reporter Turron Davenport reported the release followed the facility incident. Elliott, a veteran defensive tackle who followed head coach Robert Saleh from San Francisco to Tennessee, played five games for the Titans and recorded 11 tackles. Former linebacker Emmanuel Acho said Elliott would never play in the NFL again, while former Broncos player T.J. Ward criticized him over the alleged firearm incident. Tennessee also signed defensive back Erick Hallett to its practice squad and waived linebacker Chase Wilson. The Titans’ next game is against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium.