the drop. · Oct 26, 2026

Titans coach characterizes Jordan Elliott's firearm incident as a cry for help

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was removed from practice on Oct. 15 following an altercation with offensive tackle JC Latham, after which Elliott went to his car, where a firearm was found. Head coach Robert Saleh publicly described the incident as a cry for help, according to the report.

The gun was in Elliott's car, which he went to after being kicked out of practice on Oct. 15 following an altercation with tackle JC Latham.

From The Athletic

Why it matters

For coaches: How a head coach publicly frames a player's mental health situation can shape the team's response and league investigation.

For athletes: Players facing personal crises may be subject to league discipline and public scrutiny simultaneously.

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Sources

  • The Athletic: Robert Saleh calls Jordan Elliott’s firearm at Titans facility ‘a cry for help’

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