Sports · October 20, 2026
Titans release DT Jordan Elliott after 'incident' at team facility
The Tennessee Titans have released veteran defensive tackle Jordan Elliott following an internal incident at the team's training facility. The team announced the move on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, stating that the decision followed a review of an event that occurred on Thursday, October 15. The Titans have declined to provide specific details regarding the nature of the incident or what led to the release of the seventh-year lineman.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- The release was the result of an incident that occurred at the team facility on Thursday, October 15.
- The team issued a formal statement through Jim Wyatt and declined further comment.
Reported by only some outlets
- Elliott did not practice on Friday following the incident and was ruled out of the Week 6 game against the Colts for non-injury/personal reasons.
- Elliott was in his seventh NFL season and had signed with the team as a veteran free agent.
- The Titans won their Week 6 game against the Colts under first-year head coach Robert Saleh.
Confirmed
- Jordan Elliott was released by the Titans on October 20, 2026.
- The release followed an incident at the team facility on October 15, 2026.
- The Titans stated they will have no further comment on the matter.
Reported
- Elliott had no injury designation Wednesday and Thursday before missing practice Friday. (New York Post)
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