The Tennessee Titans won their first game of the 2026 season on Sunday, but the good vibes haven’t lasted long. On Tuesday morning, the team released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott following an “incident” at the Titans’ facility last week.
Elliott, 28, was in his first season with Tennessee after two years in San Francisco and four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He appeared in each of the team’s first five games but missed practice last Friday and was inactive for Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts for “personal reasons.”
What we know
In a statement provided to reporters, the Titans confirmed an unspecified “incident” involving Elliott, which warranted his dismissal from the team.
“On Thursday, October 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott. Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster. We will have no further comment on the matter,” the statement reads.
While the Titans aren’t saying anything more, the situation warrants some deeper investigation. It will be interesting to see what further information comes out regarding what Elliott did.
Elliott recorded 11 tackles in five games this season, making one start. He originally signed a two-year contract with the Titans in the offseason after playing under Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh with the 49ers.
What’s next
Now 1-5 on the season, the Titans return home to host the surprising Cleveland Browns, who are atop the AFC North with a 4-2 record. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
In addition to this Elliott matter, it’s also worth monitoring the status of cornerback Alontae Taylor, who signed a three-year, $58 million contract with the Titans in free agency and went from playing virtually every down through the first five weeks to being inactive on Sunday due to a coach’s decision.
“We’ll discuss it as a staff and make a decision that is best for the team moving forward,” Saleh told reporters about Taylor.
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