Titans release defensive tackle Jordan Elliott days after picking up first win of NFL season

The first few weeks of the NFL season brought more lows than highs for the Tennessee Titans.

But Week 6 provided one of the team’s rare bright spots, as the Titans rallied for a 26-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, their first win of the season.

The celebratory mood at the Titans’ Nashville headquarters was likely short-lived, however, after the team made a surprising move involving one of its defensive linemen.

On Tuesday, the Titans announced they had released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, citing an unspecified “incident” at the team’s facility.

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Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (95) goes through drills during training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 4, 2026. (Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)

Elliott played under then-San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh the past two seasons before following Saleh to Tennessee, where he is now the Titans’ head coach. Elliott appeared in five games this season with the Titans, recording 11 total tackles.

In a statement, the Titans said the incident happened last Thursday.

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“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.”

Details surrounding the incident were not immediately available.

John Franklin-Myers (91) of the Tennessee Titans and Jordan Elliott (95) celebrate after a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Elsewhere on the Titans’ roster, defensive back Alontae Taylor did not suit up due to what was described as a coach’s decision. Saleh also did not provide details about Taylor’s status.

Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor talks with teammates during the Blue and White Stadium Scrimmage at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)

Taylor played nearly every defensive snap during the Titans’ first five games of the season. He signed a three-year, $58 million contract with Tennessee in March and had recorded 19 tackles and one sack through those five matchups.

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The Titans return to Nissan Stadium this week to host the AFC North-leading Cleveland Browns.