Arizona – The Arizona Cardinals have fined head coach Jonathan Gannon a hefty $100,000 due to an incident that occurred during last Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. According to reports, Gannon had a heated exchange with running back Emari Demercado after the player’s fumble, which ruined a potential 72-yard touchdown.
Footage from the game showed Gannon confronting Demercado, raising his voice, and seemingly making physical contact. However, the NFL has decided not to impose any additional penalties on Gannon. In a statement, the league confirmed, “We have been in contact with the NFL Players Association and the club which addressed the matter. There is no further action from the league.”
On Monday, Gannon expressed his regret about the situation, saying, “I woke up this morning and didn’t feel great about it, honestly.” He went on to explain that he addressed the team and apologized to Demercado, acknowledging that he let his emotions get the better of him during a tough moment.
The Cardinals were ahead 21-6 in the fourth quarter when Demercado’s fumble occurred. Had he scored, it could have pushed the lead to 27-6. Instead, the Titans capitalized on the error, coming back to win the game 22-21, marking Arizona’s third consecutive loss and leaving their record at 2-3.
In other news around the league, the Baltimore Ravens have traded edge rusher Odafe Oweh and a future seventh-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Also, free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham has been suspended for six games due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 for improper conduct during a game against the New York Jets.
In further developments, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns, marking a swap of draft picks for the upcoming years. Lastly, a historic note came as the 1972 Miami Dolphins celebrated, witnessing no undefeated teams remain in the league after both the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles lost this past Sunday.
As the league continues to evolve, fans will be keeping an eye on the upcoming opportunities and challenges for teams as they move further into the season.
