Cardinals coach Gannon investigated after sideline strike
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is under investigation by the NFL Players Association after video from the Oct. 5 game in Glendale appeared to show him strike running back Emari Demercado following a costly fourth‑quarter fumble. The NFLPA told USA TODAY it is 'investigating' the interaction; Gannon apologized to Demercado and the team in a meeting the next day and called the action a mistake as the Cardinals fell 22‑21 to the Tennessee Titans.
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- NFLPA confirmed to USA TODAY it is 'investigating' the sideline interaction between coach Jonathan Gannon and RB Emari Demercado.
- The incident took place Oct. 5, 2025 during the Cardinals' game vs. the Tennessee Titans in Glendale after Demercado fumbled before reaching the goal line.
- Gannon publicly apologized, saying he 'didn’t feel great about it' and that he apologized to Emari and the team; the Cardinals lost 22‑21.