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Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon pauses before answering a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon apologizes to Demercado following heated sideline exchange

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon says he apologized to Emari Demercado after a heated sideline conversation following the running back’s costly, unforced fumble. Demercado looked like he had a 72-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter against Tennessee that would have increased the Cardinals’ lead to 28-6. Instead, he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line, and the Titans were awarded a touchback. Video circulated on social media showed Gannon yelling in Demercado’s face before swiping his arm downward, appearing to jostle Demercado. Gannon said Monday that he regrets his reaction because his job is to remain calm during games.

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