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Robert Saleh sticks up for Jordan Elliott after released Titans lineman pulled gun: ‘Call for help’

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McCarron, G. (2026, October 21). Robert Saleh sticks up for Jordan Elliott after released Titans lineman pulled gun: ‘Call for help’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/titans-robert-saleh-defends-jordan-elliott-after-lineman-pulled-gun/

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Robert Saleh defended former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after Elliott was released following an incident where he attempted to retrieve a firearm during a team argument. Saleh characterized Elliott’s actions as a sign of needing help rather than a criminal act and praised Elliott's abilities on the field, encouraging other teams to consider signing him despite this lapse in judgment. The coach also highlighted broader concerns about player mental health and access to support within the NFL, citing recent suicides of players.

Written by AI on 2026-10-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Robert Saleh, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, defended Jordan Elliott, a defensive lineman who was released by the team after an incident involving a firearm. The event occurred when Elliott left the practice facility following an argument with teammate JC Latham and retrieved a gun from his car in the parking lot. According to reports, Elliott had been dealing with family issues at home that may have contributed to the incident. Saleh characterized it as "a call for help" rather than a criminal act, emphasizing Elliott’s character and contributions to the team. Latham also expressed no ill will towards Elliott, acknowledging the importance of mental health support in such situations.

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Titans head coach Robert Saleh addressed the team cutting ties with defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, who was released Tuesday after he went to retrieve a firearm from his car after an argument with a teammate last week. asserted

he → address → teammate

“These kids go through a lot,” Saleh explained Wednesday. asserted

Saleh → go → lot

“I will stand on the table for Jordan’s character. asserted

I → stand → character

My message to 31 other teams: If you need a hell of a run-stopping (defensive tackle) that can help for a playoff run, give me a call. asserted

that → need → call

I’ll tell you everything you need to know about him. asserted

you → tell → him

He’s a good man. asserted

He → ’ → ?

Had a terrible lapse in judgement that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act. asserted

I → have → act

Elliott had a confrontation with offensive lineman JC Latham during practice last Thursday, according to Houston’s KPRC2. uncertain

Elliott → have → KPRC2

He was told to leave, after which Elliott reportedly left the locker room visibly upset. uncertain

Elliott → tell → room

Elliott could be seen on security cameras heading to his car to apparently grab his gun before fellow Titan John Franklin-Myers stopped him from going further, per KPRC2. uncertain

Myers → see → KPRC2

A source told KPRC2 that Elliott had been dealing with family issues at home and his reaction last Thursday likely stemmed from that. asserted

reaction → tell → that

Elliott did not practice Friday due to what the team called a non-injury related/personal reason, and was made inactive for Sunday’s win over the Colts. asserted

team → practice → Colts

Saleh referenced two suicides of NFL players that have occurred in the past year and expressed concern over players being able to get the help they need. asserted

they → reference → help

Elliott followed Saleh to Tennessee from the 49ers, after his career began with four seasons in Cleveland. asserted

career → follow → Cleveland

Robert Saleh sticks up for Jordan Elliott after released Titans lineman pulled gun: ‘Call for help’

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