A former Texas high school football standout was released by the Tennessee Titans after reportedly retrieving a gun during a dispute with a teammate at the team's practice facility.
Jordan Elliott, 28, a former Houston Westside High School star, was released Tuesday following an Oct. 15 incident involving offensive tackle JC Latham, according to Texas HS Football.
The dispute reportedly began during practice, when Elliott and Latham had a heated confrontation. Elliott was told to leave the field. After removing his pads, he headed toward the players' parking area.
Elliott went to retrieve a firearm from his vehicle before veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers intervened and helped de-escalate the situation, according to multiple reports cited by Texas HS Football. No one was injured.
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Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that a gun was involved, calling Elliott's actions a serious lapse in judgment. Saleh also voiced support for the defensive lineman, saying the incident should not define his NFL career.
The NFL is reviewing the incident.
Elliott grew up in Missouri City and became one of the nation's top defensive line recruits at Houston's Westside High School. During his junior season, he recorded 78 tackles, 31 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, earning first-team Class 6A All-State honors from the Associated Press.
He initially signed with the University of Texas before transferring to Missouri, where he earned first-team All-SEC honors. The Cleveland Browns selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, with the 88th overall pick.
Elliott signed a two-year, $8 million contract with Tennessee during the offseason after spending two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared in five games for the Titans before his release and has played in 102 NFL games during his career.
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