Titans Running Back Julius Chestnut Faces Fan Backlash Over Halloween Arrival Costume
Social media users criticized the Tennessee player's elaborate mask and costume amid the team's struggling season.
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut drew criticism from fans for his choice of Halloween-themed arrival attire for the team's game against the Cleveland Browns. Chestnut entered Nissan Stadium in an all-black ensemble, complete with a full-face mask featuring red markings and silver detailing, drawing comparisons to the Star Wars character Kylo Ren. The online reaction was largely negative, with many suggesting Chestnut should focus on improving the team's performance rather than his game-day fashion. One commenter stated, "I wouldn't wanna show myself in that uniform either," while another added, "Wouldn't show my face either if I played for the Titans." Another user described the team as "unserious."
Despite the fan criticism of his costume, Chestnut was recently named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Titans' win over the Colts. The Titans showed offensive promise early in their game against the Browns, with running back Tony Pollard scoring two touchdowns in the first half. This week has also seen significant off-field news for the team, including the release of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after an incident at the team facility where he reportedly retrieved a gun from his car following a dispute with another player, JC Latham. Head coach Robert Saleh characterized the incident as a "terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act."