US EditionCardinals Coach Jonathan Gannon Fined $100K for Sideline Incident with Player, AP Sources Say
The NFL Players Association is investigating Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon after he appeared to strike Emari Demercado following a costly fumble in a narrow 22-21 loss.
- On Oct. 5, the NFL Players Association said it is investigating Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon after he appeared to strike running back Emari Demercado following a fumble in a 22-21 loss.
- The miscue occurred when Emari Demercado, Arizona Cardinals running back, fumbled on a 72-yard would-be touchdown, resulting in a touchback that gave the Tennessee Titans possession.
- Video footage circulated showing Gannon yelling, bumping, and appearing to swipe at Demercado, leading the Cardinals to fine him $100,000 b, as ESPN and AP reported.
- Gannon apologized in a team meeting Oct. 6, saying he addressed the incident with players and confirmed Emari Demercado would face no punishment as the NFL said it was aware.
- The defeat left the Arizona Cardinals 2-3 after blowing a 15-point lead as the Tennessee Titans rallied to win 22-21; they now face the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have fined coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 after a heated sideline argument with Emari Demercado, the running back who made a huge error in the…
Cardinals coach Gannon fined $100,000 for sideline incident with player
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has been fined $100,000 by the team after a heated sideline altercation with Emari Demercado following the running back's costly fumble during the team's 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans, two people with knowledge of the penalty said.
Jonathan Gannon’s heated sideline moment after Cardinals player’s blunder drawing attention from NFLPA
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is examining whether the Arizona coach's sideline reaction after running back Emari Demercado let go of the ball before scoring, resulting in a touchback that loomed large in an embarrassing loss to winless Tennessee, is worth investigating, per USA Today.
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