Did Jordan Elliott try to get a gun after Titans practice fight? Robert Saleh faces backlash as…

The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, Oct. 20, after an incident at their facility. Now, reports have revealed an alarming allegation: Elliott allegedly attempted to retrieve a gun from his car following an argument with teammate JC Latham during practice.

The situation has also drawn criticism toward head coach Robert Saleh. Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko publicly questioned how Tennessee handled Elliott's personal difficulties before the incident, although the team has not disclosed what assistance, if any, it provided.

What happened between Jordan Elliott and JC Latham before the Titans released him?The incident reportedly began Thursday, Oct. 15, when Elliott and offensive tackle JC Latham had an altercation during practice. Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze of A to Z Sports first reported that Elliott became upset with a teammate before leaving the locker room and heading toward the players' parking garage.

Their sources said he intended to retrieve a firearm from his vehicle. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 subsequently identified Latham as the teammate involved.

According to Wilson's reporting, Elliott was ordered off the practice field after the confrontation and removed his pads before leaving the facility. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo later received confirmation from a source that Elliott had gone to his vehicle intending to get a gun.

The source said the firearm never left Elliott's parking spot. Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers reportedly intervened and helped defuse the situation before another confrontation occurred.

A to Z Sports also reported that the Metro Nashville Police Department had received no report or contact from the organization concerning the incident as of Tuesday afternoon. The Titans confirmed Elliott's release but did not publicly address the allegations involving the firearm."On Thursday, October 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott," the organization said in its official statement.

After reviewing the incident, Tennessee decided to release the 28-year-old defensive tackle. The team also announced that it would provide no further comment.

NFL rules prohibit players from possessing firearms at team or league facilities. However, the circumstances surrounding Elliott's reported actions and any potential league investigation remain unclear.

Elliott joined the Titans during the offseason after spending two years with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played under Saleh. He signed a two-year contract reportedly worth up to $8.5 million.

Before his release, Elliott appeared in five games for Tennessee, starting once and recording 11 tackles. He missed Friday's practice and did not travel for Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

Why is former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko criticizing Robert Saleh over Jordan Elliott's release?Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko responded to the reports Wednesday, Oct. 21, directing his criticism toward Saleh and the league's treatment of players experiencing personal difficulties. According to Serena Burks of Titans Wire, Fehoko questioned whether the organization had adequately addressed Elliott's problems before the incident escalated.

His response followed Saleh's explanation for Elliott's absence from practice Friday. At the time, the Titans coach said Elliott was "dealing with personal stuff."Fehoko argued that NFL organizations frequently promote player well-being while making roster decisions that appear inconsistent with those messages.

In one post on X, Fehoko criticized the league's approach and acknowledged that Elliott's reported actions were unacceptable. He also questioned why the situation had reached such a serious point if Elliott had been experiencing difficulties away from football.

However, Fehoko's criticism raises questions that the available information cannot fully answer. Saleh did not publicly identify Elliott's personal circumstances as mental health concerns, and there is no verified evidence that Tennessee refused to help him.

The former defensive tackle also suggested Elliott should not return to professional football because of the reported incident. That reaction reflects the seriousness of the allegations, particularly given the involvement of another player and a firearm.

Elliott's release followed Tennessee's first victory of the season, leaving the Titans without a veteran defensive lineman who had previously played under Saleh. The organization has not announced whether it will disclose additional findings from its review.

For now, the confirmed decision is Elliott's release, while questions remain about the incident, the team's response and what comes next for the veteran defender. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.

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Key quotes

• “On Thursday, October 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott,”

• “dealing with personal stuff.”