Titans release defensive tackle Jordan Elliott days after picking up first win of NFL season
Tennessee Titans Release Defensive Tackle Jordan Elliott After Facility Incident
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans’ first win of the 2024 NFL season, a 26‑20 comeback over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6, was eclipsed by an abrupt roster change that rattled a team still fighting to rebound from a rocky start. On Tuesday, the Titans announced that defensive tackle Jordan Elliott had been released from the roster following an undisclosed “incident” at the team’s training facility that occurred last Thursday.
Elliott, who joined the Titans after following former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, appeared in five games this season and posted 11 total tackles before the release. The Titans issued a brief statement from their official social media channel: “On Thursday, Oct. 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott. 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.” No additional details were released, and the organization declined to elaborate on the nature of the incident.
The decision came as the Titans’ coaching staff faced scrutiny after a 26‑20 victory that snapped a series of losses, marking only the second win of the season for the franchise. Head coach Robert Saleh, who took the helm earlier this year, had been praised for the team’s defensive resilience in the game, but the sudden roster move underscored the volatility that the franchise still grapples with.
While Elliott’s exit was the headline, the Titans also missed a key defensive presence in the same week. Cornerback Alontae Taylor, who had signed a three‑year, $58 million contract with Tennessee in March, was not listed as active for the Colts game. The team cited a “coach’s decision” for Taylor’s inactivity, a detail that Saleh did not further explain. Taylor had been a mainstay in the Titans’ secondary, starting nearly every defensive snap in the first five games, and had recorded 19 tackles and a sack through that span.
The release of Elliott and the sidelining of Taylor leave the Titans’ defense looking to adjust in the lead‑up to their next home game. Nashville will host the Cleveland Browns, who currently top the AFC North, at Nissan Stadium next week. The matchup promises to test the Titans’ ability to maintain momentum after the offseason shake‑ups.
“The Titans are in a period of transition,” said a spokesperson for the franchise. “We’re making moves that we believe will help the team in the long run.” While the organization’s statement was terse, the decision underscores the high expectations placed on both players and coaching staff in a league where the margin for error is razor‑thin.
The Titans’ season remains a work in progress. After a slow opening, the win over the Colts brought a much‑needed morale boost, but the roster shuffle and missed player availability suggest that the organization’s challenges persist. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the Titans prepare to face the Browns, hoping that the team can stabilize on both sides of the ball and build on the rare bright spot of a win amid a difficult start to the season.