20 following an incident at the team’s facility. (Image via Getty) Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released Oct.
The NFL has another off-field story making headlines, and this time, Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh is speaking up for one of his players. After Jordan Elliott’s gun-related incident led to his release from the team, Saleh is asking people to look beyond the mistake and remember the person behind it. Speaking about Elliott, Saleh described the incident as a possible “small sign of a cry for help. He pointed out that the player had no previous issues and was known as a hard worker and a father, making the situation particularly concerning to him. He also had a direct message for the rest of the league, suggesting Elliott could still contribute to an NFL team looking for help on the defensive line. That is a pretty strong show of support from a head coach. Even with Elliott’s future in Tennessee seemingly over, Saleh is making it clear that he does not believe the player should be written off completely. The conversation also took a more serious turn when Saleh brought up the struggles NFL players can face away from the field. He referenced two player suicides over the past year and expressed concern that some athletes may be going through difficult situations without getting the support they need. For now, Saleh’s message is clear: Elliott should be held accountable for what happened, but his entire character should not necessarily be judged by one incident. Whether another NFL team takes a chance on the defensive tackle remains to be seen.
20 following an incident at the team’s facility. (Image via Getty) Earlier reporting noted: The situation has also drawn criticism toward head coach Robert Saleh. Robert Saleh faces backlash as disturbing details emerge Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released Oct. Earlier reporting noted: Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze of A to Z Sports first reported that Elliott became upset with a teammate before leaving the locker room and heading toward the players’ parking garage.
“I will stand on the table for Jordan’s character,” Saleh said, while making his position on the defensive tackle clear. Their sources said he intended to retrieve a firearm from his vehicle.
Earlier reporting noted: Did Jordan Elliott try to get a gun after Titans practice fight? Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko publicly questioned how Tennessee handled Elliott’s personal difficulties before the incident, although the team has not disclosed what assistance, if any, it provided.