Jordan Elliott: Defensive tackle released by Tenessee Titans after pulling gun in car park
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Key Points:
- Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after he pulled a gun in the team facility parking lot following an altercation during practice.
- Coach Robert Saleh described the incident as a "cry for help," emphasizing Elliott's previously clean record and character as a family man.
- Offensive tackle JC Latham, involved in the altercation, called it an unfortunate moment with no prior bad blood and stressed the importance of mental health.
- Elliott, who has played five games this season and previously played for San Francisco and Cleveland, was not part of the recent victory against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Despite the incident, Saleh recommended Elliott to other teams as a valuable player, highlighting that the release was due to strict rules regarding guns on team property.
