Cardinals coach fined $100K after sideline altercation
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 after a sideline confrontation with running back Emari Demercado following a play on Oct. 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The altercation followed a fumble‑before‑the‑goal‑line on what would have been a 72‑yard touchdown; Gannon apologized and, per ESPN reporting, the fine is the only discipline imposed. The mistake contributed to a Cardinals 22–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
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📌 Key Facts
- The Cardinals fined head coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for a sideline altercation with RB Emari Demercado.
- The incident occurred after Demercado dropped the ball short of the goal line on Oct. 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, a play that swung momentum and contributed to a 22–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
- Gannon apologized publicly: "I kind of let the moment get the better of me there," and ESPN reported no additional discipline beyond the fine.