The Tennessee Titans part ways with defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, who allegedly went to his car to grab a gun after a confrontation with a teammate during practice on October 15.
This altercation reportedly involved offensive lineman JC Latham. NFL Insider Ari Meirov shared that, after being dismissed from the field, Elliott left the facility in a hurry and headed to the players’ parking lot for the gun. Surveillance cameras are said to have recorded the event.
The situation was calmed by defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, and thankfully, the gun remained in Elliott’s vehicle. He did not participate in the Titans’ game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 18, where the team secured a 26-20 victory.
Ex-#Titans DT Jordan Elliott went to his car to retrieve his gun after a practice altercation with OT JC Latham last Thursday (Oct. 15). After being told to leave the field, Elliott took off his pads and stormed out of the facility, then went to the players’ lot. Security cameras captured the sequence. Veteran DL John Franklin-Myers talked him down, and no one was hurt. The Titans released Elliott on Tuesday after reviewing the incident. He signed a 2-year, $8M deal this offseason. News of the incident was first reported by @eastonfreeze and additional details provided by @AaronWilson_NFL.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 21, 2026
Head coach Robert Saleh informed the media that Elliott would miss the practice on October 16 due to “personal stuff.” The Titans have reached out to the NFL regarding this matter, and ESPN noted that an NFL spokesperson confirmed an ongoing review of the incident.
NFL policy prohibits all personnel, including players, from carrying firearms at any facility, whether it be a stadium, training site, or parking area.
The policy clearly states: “Put simply, the League, the Players Association and law enforcement authorities urge you to recognize that you must not possess a gun or other weapon at any time you are performing any service for your team or the NFL.”
It further outlines that discipline—potentially including suspension—could follow any violation of this gun policy. More serious breaches, like possessing an unlicensed firearm, could lead to both suspension and possible criminal charges.
Elliott, who had previously been with the San Francisco 49ers, joined the Titans this offseason with a two-year, $8.5 million contract. He participated in five games this current season.
Saleh spoke up for Elliott, describing him as a “good man” who made a “terrible lapse in judgment.”
