Stephen A. Smith calls John Franklin-Myers Titans' hero for de-escalation efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Stephen A. Smith praised John Franklin-Myers of the Tennessee Titans for his leadership in de-escalating a recent incident involving Jordan Elliott. The situation at the Titans' facility raised concerns about mental health and CTE in the NFL. Franklin-Myers's actions are credited with preventing a potentially tragic outcome, highlighting his value to the team and the organization. Further commentary on the incident's implications for mental health in the league has emerged, with calls for increased awareness and support.
- •Stephen A. Smith cited Franklin-Myers as a hero in the incident.
- •The incident raised significant mental health concerns in the NFL.
- •Franklin-Myers's actions helped avoid a potentially tragic escalation.
- •Discussion around mental health support in the league is increasing.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith believes Titans' John Franklin-Myers is the 'true hero'
"Stephen A. Smith calls Titans' John Franklin-Myers a hero for his role in de-escalating the recent Jordan Elliott incident.
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