NFL investigates Jordan Elliott incident after Titans release
The league is investigating the episode involving former Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott and a gun at the team's facility; a possible suspension has not been decided
The NFL is investigating the circumstances of former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott's gun-related incident at the team's training facility, Adam Schefter reported Thursday, citing a league spokesman. Elliott was released earlier this week, but his departure from the roster does not necessarily end the league's review.
An NFL spokesman said the league is investigating the situation surrounding former Titans DT Jordan Elliott, who was released after he brought a gun to the team’s training facility. If there is a violation that’s found while he’s not on a team, Elliott could serve a suspension as the free agent that he now is.View on X →
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): An NFL spokesman said the league is investigating the situation surrounding former Titans DT Jordan Elliott, who was released after he brought a gun to the team’s training facility. If there is a violation that’s found while he’s not on a team, Elliott could serve a suspension as the free agent that he now is.
The spokesman said that if investigators find a violation while Elliott remains unsigned, he could serve a suspension as a free agent. That is a conditional possibility, not a finding or an announced penalty. Schefter did not report a timetable for the investigation or say that discipline has been imposed.
The investigation is a distinct development from the Titans' release and from the account of the incident this desk covered Wednesday. Earlier reporting described an altercation involving Elliott and teammate JC Latham, followed by Elliott going to his car for a gun. That account also identified veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers as someone who spoke with Elliott afterward. Those details explain the event now under review; the league's inquiry is the new news Thursday.
Elliott is no longer with Tennessee, so the question for the NFL is what its review establishes and whether its conduct rules call for action against him despite his free-agent status. There is no basis yet to describe an eventual penalty as certain. The distinction matters for any team considering him: the roster transaction is complete, while the league's disciplinary process has only been reported as underway.