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Cardinals’ Gannon Apologizes for Sideline Outburst After Demercado Goal-Line Fumble

He said he let the moment get the better of him, confirming the running back will not be disciplined.

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Emari Demercado #31 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after the game against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Overview

  • Replay showed Emari Demercado released the ball before crossing the goal line on a 70-plus-yard run, turning a would-be touchdown into a touchback with just under 13 minutes left.
  • The Titans capitalized with 16 unanswered points, including a chaotic interception-turned-fumble touchdown, before Joey Slye’s kick at the buzzer sealed a 22-21 win for their first victory of the season.
  • Viral video captured head coach Jonathan Gannon yelling at Demercado and making brief physical contact on the sideline, drawing widespread attention online.
  • Gannon apologized in a team meeting and publicly on Monday, and Demercado accepted responsibility for the error in postgame remarks.
  • Arizona is 2-3 after a third straight defeat on a final-play field goal, and scrutiny of coaching decisions and offensive play-calling has intensified ahead of Week 6.