The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, citing an undisclosed "incident" that occurred Thursday at the team's facility. In a statement, the team said that following a review of the incident, it had decided to release Elliott from the roster and would have no further comment on the matter. A team source said the decision was universally agreed upon, and the NFL is aware of the situation.
Head coach Robert Saleh told local media before Friday's practice that Elliott would not be available because he was "dealing with personal stuff." Elliott had also not made the trip to Indianapolis last Saturday and was inactive for the Titans' upset victory over the Colts.
The Titans have not yet filled the roster spot vacated by Elliott's release. Veteran defensive tackle Timmy Horne was elevated from the practice squad last week and played 24 snaps in place of Elliott.
Elliott signed a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with Tennessee in the offseason, after spending the previous two seasons with Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old appeared in five games this season, starting one and recording 11 tackles for the Titans.
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