Tennessee Titans cut DL Jordan Elliott after he allegedly brought a gun to team facility
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Key Points:
- The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after he brought a firearm to the team's training facility, which was deemed a "terrible lapse of judgment" by officials.
- Coach Robert Saleh defended Elliott, describing him as a good man who made a mistake and expressed hope that Elliott would get another chance with a different team.
- The NFL's firearm policy prohibits personnel from bringing guns to club facilities, and the Titans promptly notified the league, which is now reviewing the incident.
- Elliott had played in the first five games of the season before being listed inactive for personal reasons, and the team decided to release him following an internal review.
- Elliott, a 28-year-old Houston native and former third-round draft pick, previously played for the 49ers and Browns, and teammates expressed support for him despite the incident.
