Titans abruptly release NFL star after mysterious 'incident' at team facility

Matthew Neschis Tue, October 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM UTC

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Jordan Elliott has been released by the Titans -Credit:Getty Images (Getty Images)

The Tennessee Titans have cut Jordan Elliott following an “incident” at their team facility involving the defensive tackle.

On Tuesday, the Titans announced Elliott’s release, citing an undisclosed incident that occurred on October 15. “Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster,” an official statement read. “We will have no further comment on the matter.”

Back in March, the Titans inked Elliott to a two-year, $8 million contract that included $500,000 in incentives. The 28-year-old was inactive for Tennessee’s 26-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts after missing last Friday’s practice while "dealing with personal stuff," with fellow offseason acquisition Alontae Taylor also a healthy scratch for the contest.

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Speaking to ESPN, a team source said the decision to sever ties with Elliott was "universally agreed upon." The NFL is additionally aware of the situation.

Over five games this season — one of which he started — Elliott recorded 11 tackles for the Titans.

In recent years, Titans head coach Robert Saleh has repeatedly heaped praise on Elliott, having worked alongside the 28-year-old on the San Francisco 49ers during the past two seasons before bringing him to Tennessee.

“I mean, he’s a big body, he’s stout," Saleh said of Elliott last December. "He has got good short-area quickness and good foot speed and he’s physical with his hands.

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Jordan Elliott has appeared in five games for the Titans this season -Credit:Getty Images

"When he gets off the ball and he strikes and everything’s aligned, he’s pretty dominant in there. So, obviously having him in there helps big time for the run game."

One month earlier, Saleh referred to Elliott as a veteran presence who could help develop the 49ers young core of defensive rookies. "I think it helps more that you’ve got veterans in this building on the D-Line like [DL] Kalia Davis and [DL] Jordan [Elliott]," he said.

"Shoot even Sam O, so you’ve got great veterans there. You’ve got veterans in the linebacker room, you’ve got veterans in the DB room to help guide along all these kids.”

Speaking to reporters last Friday, Saleh first hinted that something had happened with Elliott, who was a surprise addition to the injury report.

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"One thing that will show up on the injury report is Jordan Elliott won’t practice today," he said at the time. "He’s dealing with some personal stuff.”

When asked whether Elliott would be available the Titans' AFC South clash against the Colts, Saleh replied: “I’m not there yet.”

Since being selected by the Browns in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Elliott has bounced around several teams across the league, including stints with Cleveland, the 49ers and Titans.

His personal-best season came in 2022, when he amassed 36 tackles, six stuffs, two tackles and two pass deflections over 17 games for the Browns.

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