A disturbing incident involving Jordan Elliott and a firearm has come to light

The Tennessee Titans have decided to end their relationship with Jordan Elliott following an incident at the team's training facility.

The 28-year-old defensive lineman was released on Tuesday after an altercation with his teammate JC Latham that reportedly took a concerning turn.

According to reports by Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Elliott was heading toward his vehicle in the players' parking lot after an argument with the offensive lineman. He then allegedly attempted to retrieve a firearm that was inside his car. According to the source cited by the reporter, the weapon never left the vehicle.

The incident reportedly occurred last Thursday. Several U.S. media outlets have also reported on the situation, noting that John Franklin-Myers, another Titans player, reportedly helped calm the situation.

The organization confirmed Elliott's departure, citing an incident that occurred at its facilities, though it did not initially provide further details. NFL rules prohibit players from possessing firearms at facilities owned by teams or the league.

Head coach Robert Saleh had indicated on Friday that Elliott would be absent to attend to personal matters. The defensive back subsequently did not travel with the Titans to Indianapolis and missed their victory over the Colts.

Robert Saleh Defends His Former Player; JC Latham Calls It an Isolated Incident

Despite the seriousness of the situation, Saleh was keen to highlight Elliott's character. He described the incident as a major error in judgment, while emphasizing that the rules regarding firearms on team facilities must be followed.

For his part, JC Latham called the incident regrettable. The player explained that he had previously had a good relationship with Elliott and that they had never experienced a similar conflict. He also indicated he had little else to add about the matter.

On the field, Elliott had played in five games this season, including one as a starter, recording 11 tackles. Drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns in 2020, he spent four seasons there before joining the San Francisco 49ers and then the Titans.

After two seasons in San Francisco, where he played in 31 games—29 of them as a starter—the defensive back signed a two-year contract with Tennessee worth up to 8.5 million U.S. dollars.

This release thus brings his time with the Titans to a premature end, while the circumstances surrounding the incident continue to draw attention throughout the NFL.

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