Robert Saleh defends Jordan Elliott, says gun incident not a 'criminal act' (0:51)

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Oct 21, 2026, 11:09 AM ET

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh passionately defended Jordan Elliott 's character and said that last week's gun-related incident involving the defensive lineman was "a call for help more than a criminal act."

Saleh confirmed that Elliott attempted to retrieve a gun from his car last Thursday following an altercation with a teammate at practice. The first-year Titans head coach vouched for Elliott, calling him a "good man."

"[Elliott] had a terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act," Saleh said Wednesday. "It's unfortunate the way it went down.…