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Cardinals Fine Jonathan Gannon $100,000 Over Sideline Altercation as NFL Declines Further Action

The team cited a sideline exchange caught on video in which Gannon made contact with Emari Demercado after a goal-line fumble.

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
Head coach Jonathan Gannon of the Arizona Cardinals stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Arizona fined its head coach $100,000 on Tuesday for his confrontation with running back Emari Demercado during the Week 5 loss in Tennessee.
  • The NFL said it consulted with the NFLPA and the Cardinals and will take no additional league action.
  • Video from the broadcast and social media shows Gannon yelling at Demercado and appearing to make contact following a fumble that erased a long touchdown in a 22-21 defeat.
  • Gannon told reporters Monday he apologized to Demercado and the team, saying he let the moment get the better of him.
  • The Cardinals said Demercado will not be further disciplined, and the fine is the first known coach penalty for contact with a player since Bruce Arians was fined in 2022.