Overview
- Security footage from Oct. 15 showed Elliott leave practice after a fight with teammate J.C. Latham, go to his car in the players’ parking area and attempt to retrieve a firearm before teammate John Franklin‑Myers intervened to de‑escalate the situation.
- The Titans conducted an internal review of facility video and announced Elliott’s release on Oct. 20, with the team saying it would not provide further comment.
- Saleh publicly confirmed that Elliott pulled a gun, defended the player’s character as having suffered a “lapse in judgment,” and described the episode as a cry for help tied to personal issues.
- Metro Nashville Police said no report was filed and the team did not contact police, while the NFL has been notified and is conducting its own review under league firearm and conduct policies.
- Elliott had signed a two‑year free‑agent deal this offseason and played five games in 2026; his release creates a roster spot, carries dead‑money implications for the Titans and could affect Elliott’s NFL prospects pending the league review.