Robert Saleh discusses Jordan Elliott's release after critical incident
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Titans head coach Robert Saleh addressed the recent release of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott during Wednesday's press conference. Elliott was let go after retrieving a gun during a heated argument with teammate JC Latham. Saleh commended teammate John Franklin-Myers for intervening and emphasized the importance of addressing Elliott's mental health needs. He described Elliott's actions as a lapse in judgment and a call for help, expressing hope for Elliott’s future in the NFL despite the incident. Saleh confirmed that the organization paused before making the release to ensure they could assist Elliott appropriately.
- •Jordan Elliott was released after retrieving a gun during an argument.
- •Robert Saleh recognized Elliott's actions as a severe lapse in judgment.
- •John Franklin-Myers intervened to de-escalate the situation.
- •Saleh emphasizes the need for Elliott to receive support.
- •Elliott's future in the NFL is uncertain following this incident.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — What Robert Saleh said about Jordan Elliott situation, response from Titans and NFL
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Titans’ Robert Saleh passionately defends Jordan Elliott’s character after gun incident
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh: Jordan Elliott had a terrible lapse in judgment I recognize as a call for help
"Titans head coach Robert Saleh spent a large portion of his Wednesday press conference discussing the incident that led to defensive tackle Jordan Elliott's release earlier this week.
"Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed on Oct. 21 that Jordan Elliott pulled a gun in the team facility's parking lot after a practice altercation.
"Titans head coach Robert Saleh gave open and honest answers on the incident involving Jordan Elliott.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 5:34 PMWhat Robert Saleh said about Jordan Elliott situation, response from Titans and NFL
Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed on Oct. 21 that Jordan Elliott pulled a gun in the team facility's parking lot after a practice altercation.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 5:15 PMTitans’ Robert Saleh passionately defends Jordan Elliott’s character after gun incident
Titans head coach Robert Saleh gave open and honest answers on the incident involving Jordan Elliott.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 5:05 PMRobert Saleh: Jordan Elliott had a terrible lapse in judgment I recognize as a call for help
Titans head coach Robert Saleh spent a large portion of his Wednesday press conference discussing the incident that led to defensive tackle Jordan Elliott's release earlier this week.
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