The Tennessee Titans dropped an absolute bombshell on Tuesday, officially releasing defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. The team’s statement? A terse 41 words, completely devoid of specifics, only mumbling about an “incident at our team facility.” But folks, the real story behind Elliott’s unceremonious exit is now out, and it’s wild: reports are flying that Elliott was let go after allegedly trying to grab a gun from his car after a practice dust-up with a teammate.
The Practice Field Explodes
Can you even believe that? According to Aaron Wilson’s report, later confirmed by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones, the whole thing went down during a Thursday practice. Elliott reportedly got into it with offensive tackle JC Latham. Things escalated to the point where Elliott was told to get off the field. What happened next is just mind-boggling: Elliott allegedly took off his pads and then went straight for his car to grab a gun, possibly looking to confront Latham. The entire, insane sequence was reportedly caught on security cameras at the facility. Luckily, it sounds like defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers was a hero in this situation, reportedly talking Elliott down before any actual confrontation. The gun never even left Elliott’s parking spot, per Garafolo. Following this alleged incident, Elliott wasn’t with the team for practice the next day, with head coach Robert Saleh saying Elliott was “dealing with personal stuff.” Talk about an understatement.
The Fallout: What’s Next For Elliott?
Elliott, who was an offseason acquisition and followed Saleh over from the 49ers on a two-year, $8.5 million deal, was inactive for the team’s Week 6 win against the Indianapolis Colts and then released just a few days later. He only played in five games for the Titans, racking up 11 total tackles. Now, with the details of this alleged incident coming to light, the NFL is reportedly reviewing the situation. Players are strictly prohibited from having firearms at team or league facilities, so Elliott could be looking at even more punishment from the league if these reports hold true. Honestly, after something like this, it’s incredibly hard to see a path for the former third-round pick to hook on with another NFL team anytime soon. His time in Nashville is officially over, and his career might be in serious jeopardy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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