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Tennessee Titans Abruptly Terminate Contract of Key Defender

The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday after reviewing an incident that took place at the team facility five days earlier.

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Titans release player following incident at team facility

Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Elliott’s tenure with the Tennessee Titans has come to an end after just five games. On Tuesday, the Titans announced

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Jordan Elliott News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Titans Release DT Jordan Elliott

Jordan Elliott played under Robert Saleh in 2025 and followed him to Tennessee during free agency. The veteran defensive tackle’s time in Nashville is coming to an abrupt end, however.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Titans release player with 65 career NFL starts after mysterious ‘incident at team facility’

As the Indianapolis Colts prepared for their divisional matchup against the Tennessee Titans, they faced a significant setback on offense. Star tight end Tyler Warren was ruled inactive due to a groin injury sustained during Friday’s practice, ending his consecutive-game appearance streak, as he had entered the weekend as a game-time decision.

Jordan Elliott News / Field Level Media / October 20

Titans cut DL Jordan Elliott after 'incident' at team facility

The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott on Tuesday following "an incident" at the team facility last week. "On Thursday, October 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott," the team said in a statement.

Carnell Tate News / TWSN / October 20

Carnell Tate’s Target Share Makes His Fantasy Rise Worth Buying

Carnell Tate’s rookie season has given the Tennessee Titans plenty of ups and downs to navigate, however his recent spike in production has offered the Titans hope for the future and given fantasy managers the ability to feel confident in him again.

Jordan Elliott News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Titans Cut DT Jordan Elliott After Incident At Team Facility

The Tennessee Titans announced they have released DT Jordan Elliott following an incident at the team facility. He had just signed a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million this offseason, following HC Robert Saleh over from the 49ers. Elliott, 28, was a one-year starter at Missouri after transferring from Texas as a sophomore.

Jihad Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Giants Cutting OLB Jihad Ward

Per Connor Hughes, the Giants are cutting OLB Jihad Ward. Ward, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016. He was in the third year of his four-year, $5.539 million contract when the Raiders traded him to the Cowboys for WR Ryan Switzer.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jeffery Simmons News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Titans Week 6 Stock Report: Jeffery Simmons, 2 Defensive Backs Among Those Surging

Jeffery Simmons wrecked Indianapolis’ afternoon as the Tennessee Titans rallied from a 13-0 halftime hole to beat the Colts 26-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 20

Grading Every Titans Position Group After Win vs. Colts: 1 Defensive Unit is Miles Ahead

The Tennessee Titans finally got in the win column last Sunday, beating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 in an AFC South showdown between two struggling teams.

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Alontae Taylor News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 19

So Crazy it Just Might Work: How Titans Would Benefit From Trading CB Alontae Taylor

If you’d have asked me heading into this season who was on the trade block for the Tennessee Titans, a few obvious names come to mind. In fact, those names are still in play.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 19

Titans Stock Report: 2 Players Rising and Falling After Win vs. Colts

We've finally made it to a Tennessee Titans stock report that drops following a win. The vibes are a lot higher after Robert Saleh's team toppled the Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 6.

Robert Saleh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Titans HC Robert Saleh gives cryptic response to benching $60 million offseason signing

The Tennessee Titans exorcised their season-opening demons on Sunday, overcoming the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 to end a 10-game losing streak. However, the outcome carried an intriguing personnel subplot involving offseason acquisition cornerback Alontae Taylor, who was made inactive despite being healthy.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 19

Titans Mill: The 2 Biggest Questions Tennessee Has to Answer After Week 6 Victory

The Tennessee Titans have won a football game. It's shocking how much one victory can do for a team and their fanbase's general morale, although when you factor in an 0-5 start, I suppose the shock fades away a little.

Jeffery Simmons News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Titans finally put together a winning performance against Colts, and Jeffery Simmons knows exactly what has to come next

Tennessee’s first win of the season came with plenty of flaws attached. How the Titans handle it may say more about this team than anything that happened on the field in Indianapolis.

Cameron Ward News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Cam Ward Threw One Pass Past 5 Air Yards in the First Half, Then the Titans Changed Everything

Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans spent the first half Sunday in Indianapolis playing like a team afraid of the football. He attempted only one pass farther than 5 air yards before halftime, according to ESPN’s Turron Davenport, and Tennessee trailed 13-0 at the break with 64 yards from an offense that has ranked as the worst in the NFL.

Cameron Ward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Cam Ward’s reaction to Titans’ first win sums it all up

Cam Ward was thankful for his coaching staff after the Tennessee Titans pulled off a 26-20 upset win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. Ward is going through the second season of his NFL career with the Titans.

Carnell Tate News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Titans’ Carnell Tate opens up on emotional tribute to late mother after TD vs. Colts

Coach Robert Saleh’s Tennessee Titans got their first win of the season in Week 6 as they beat the Colts on a rough day from Cam Ward. Ward was helped out in the passing game by young wide receiver Carnell Tate, who had 70 yards and a touchdown in a 26-20 win.

Alontae Taylor News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Alontae Taylor’s postgame tweet after Week 6 benching left plenty of Titans fans confused, and I’ll admit I didn’t get it at first either

The Titans got their first win of 2026 without their $58 million cornerback on the sideline. Then Alontae Taylor took to social media with a message that needs some context.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Titans erase Colts' 13-point lead to capture first win

Joey Slye connected on a tiebreaking 49-yard field goal with 2:03 left on Sunday as the visiting Tennessee Titans upset the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 for their first win of the season.

Tennessee Titans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Titans CEO Endorses GM Mike Borgonzi, HC Robert Saleh

The 2026 season represents Mike Borgonzi’s second year as the Titans’ general manager. It is also Robert Saleh’s first year as head coach in Tennessee and his second HC gig in the NFL.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Titans Made Four Roster Moves

The Titans announced four roster moves on Saturday, including activating CB Joshua Williams from IR. The team also waived DB Erick Hallett, and DL Timmy Horne and S Isaiah Oliver will be game-day elevations Williams, 26, was selected with the No.

Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Titans CEO offers public apology to fans after ugly 0-5 start

Tennessee Titans CEO Burke Nihill publicly apologized to fans on Friday for the team’s 0-5 start to the season while stating that the organization remains fully behind head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Mike Borgonzi.

Tennessee Titans News / HITC / October 17

Tennessee Titans’ losing streak prompts rare apology from CEO Burke Nihill

Tennessee Titans CEO Burke Nihill has apologised to the team’s fans after their miserable start to the 2026 NFL season left them winless through five games.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / October 12

Titans' Saleh facing familiar challenges as Ward struggles

Titans HC Robert Saleh facing familiar challenges as QB Cam Ward struggles

The one thing that’s nagged him as a coach has been the lack of a capable quarterback to lead the offense.

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Tony Pollard News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11

Titans Not Planning Tony Pollard Trade

As an impending free agent on a winless, rebuilding team, Titans running back Tony Pollard looks like a logical trade candidate as the Nov. 10 deadline approaches.