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Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon Apologizes to Emari Demercado After Heated Sideline Exchange Over Goal-Line Fumble

The coach said he let the moment get the better of him after a replay overturned a would-be touchdown in a 22-21 loss.

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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.
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Overview

  • Replay confirmed Emari Demercado released the ball before crossing the goal line, turning a apparent 72-yard score into a touchback with Arizona up 21-6 early in the fourth quarter.
  • Tennessee capitalized with consecutive scoring drives and Joey Slye converted a 29-yard field goal as time expired to win 22-21.
  • A late, unusual sequence saw Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercept a pass, then fumble into the end zone where Tyler Lockett recovered for a Titans touchdown.
  • Demercado accepted responsibility postgame, and video showed Jonathan Gannon yelling and appearing to strike the running back’s chest before Gannon apologized Monday and said no discipline is planned.
  • The loss dropped Arizona to 2-3 and marked a third straight defeat on the final play, intensifying scrutiny as an injury-hit backfield continues without James Conner and Trey Benson.