The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, releasing the veteran lineman this week following an internal review of an unspecified incident that occurred at the team facility.
The roster move comes on the heels of the Titans earning their first victory of the 2026 season and the Robert Saleh era, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 on the road. Despite the momentum from the AFC South win, the franchise acted quickly regarding Elliott following the events of Thursday, Oct. 15.
In a brief statement distributed through the organization, the Titans confirmed the decision. “On Thursday, Oct. 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott,” the statement read. “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.” Specific details regarding the nature of the incident have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear if additional information will be made public.
Elliott arrived in Tennessee after following Saleh from the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the previous two seasons. During his stint in Santa Clara, Elliott established himself as a reliable presence, logging 29 starts across 31 appearances. In his brief tenure with the Titans this season, he appeared in all five games, earning one start and recording 11 tackles.
The abrupt departure of Elliott marks the second significant roster and personnel disruption confronting the coaching staff during a turbulent week. Ahead of their Week 6 matchup against Indianapolis, the team benched starting cornerback and $58 million free-agent acquisition Alontae Taylor, making him inactive and stripping him of his uniform.
Head coach Robert Saleh declined to elaborate on the reasoning behind Taylor’s inactive status, labeling it a coach’s decision when questioned by reporters. Speaking on Monday, Saleh offered minimal insight into the cornerback’s future with the active roster, stating only that the coaching staff would evaluate the situation internally before determining the best course of action moving forward.
With the internal distractions mounting, the Titans return home this week to face a formidable test. They are scheduled to host the Cleveland Browns, who enter the matchup holding a 4-2 record and leading the AFC North standings.
