Social media has been buzzing with reactions since further details emerged on Tuesday about the circumstances surrounding the Tennessee Titans’ decision to release defensive lineman Jordan Elliott.

Although the Titans have declined to disclose the specific reason behind the move, KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson has shed more light on the situation. Wilson reported that Elliott was cut after going to his car to retrieve a gun, reportedly intending to confront right tackle JC Latham following a disagreement during practice.

Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko has weighed in on Jordan Elliott’s situation, arguing that the Titans could have taken steps to address the player’s personal struggles before the incident happened. Reports indicate that Elliott had been dealing with increasing personal difficulties away from the team facility in the weeks leading up to the confrontation.

“If someone says they’ve been struggling with off the field personal matters for weeks, why not address it before it escalates?” Fehoko posted on X.

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“Jordan Elliott is 100% wrong and should never play football again. My issue is (head coach) Robert Saleh said he was dealing with this for weeks & yet nobody thought ‘hey man, we should give this dude some time away so he can find some peace.’”

Elliott’s absence was addressed by Titans head coach Robert Saleh before the team’s Friday practice, with the coach telling reporters that the defensive lineman was dealing with “personal stuff.” He later missed the trip to Indianapolis for Tennessee’s game against the Colts.

Breiden Fehoko calls for more attention to NFL players’ mental health amid Jordan Elliott’s situation

Jordan Elliott’s reported confrontation with JC Latham reportedly required intervention from fellow Tennessee Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who stepped in to calm the situation after Elliott reportedly went to retrieve a firearm. His involvement is said to have helped prevent the incident from escalating.

Breiden Fehoko has since criticized the league’s approach to mental health, suggesting that organizations like the Titans should do more to support players facing personal difficulties. While he strongly condemned Elliott’s alleged conduct, Fehoko questioned whether the NFL genuinely prioritizes players’ well-being.

“This is the NFL. They don’t care about your personal life or what you’re going through,” Fehoko posted on X. “I’m not excusing Jordan Elliott’s actions, but I’ve said it multiple times. The NFL is so fake. Robert Saleh said Elliott had been struggling with off the field stuff.

“Yet teams quickly post ChatGPT a*s statements saying ‘we are here for you and let’s protect mental health.’ It’s all a godd**n lie, and it took this guy finally boiling over and wanting to k*ll a teammate. The moment you get help in an organization and admit you’re struggling mentally, they’ll cut you. Players know this. F**k the NFL. This is a sad situation.”

It remains unknown precisely what Elliott was experiencing or when his difficulties began. However, reports have suggested that personal issues outside football may have played a role in the practice altercation.

Elliott signed a two-year deal with the Titans this offseason. He arrived after two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and appeared in five games for the Titans, including one start, while tallying 11 tackles.