Tennessee Titans release Jordan Elliott after firearm incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The Tennessee Titans have released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott following an incident involving a firearm at the team's facility. Elliott reportedly removed his pads during practice after an altercation with teammate JC Latham and then retrieved a firearm from his car. This led to an intervention from defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who de-escalated the situation without injury. Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho stated that Elliott will likely never play in the NFL again due to the seriousness of the incident, reflecting on emotional regulation and conduct in professional sports. The Titans have not provided additional comments on the matter.
- •Jordan Elliott was released by the Tennessee Titans on October 21, 2026.
- •The incident involved a firearm after a practice altercation.
- •John Franklin-Myers helped de-escalate the situation without any injuries.
- •Emmanuel Acho predicted Elliott will never play in the NFL again.
- •The Titans have not issued further statements regarding the incident.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-NFL player says Jordan Elliott will never play again after gun incident
"Ex-NFL linebacker weighs in on former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott's incident, saying, "He'll never play football again."
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