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Cardinals Fine Coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for Sideline Contact With Emari Demercado

The NFL said the club’s penalty resolves the matter without additional league discipline.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) runs the ball for 71 yards before fumbling against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium.
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Oct 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon stands on the field before their game against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Video from Sunday’s game shows Gannon confronting Demercado and making contact after a would-be 72-yard touchdown was overturned to a touchback.
  • The reversal kept Arizona up 21-6 before Tennessee mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to win 22-21.
  • Gannon apologized Monday to Demercado and to the team, saying the moment got the better of him.
  • The NFL said there will be no further action, and the NFLPA said it is looking into the incident.
  • Reports note Gannon is the first head coach fined for a player altercation since Bruce Arians in 2022.