Cardinals fire HC Jonathan Gannon following three seasons

Cardinals fire HC Jonathan Gannon following three seasons

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The Arizona Cardinals have dismissed head coach Jonathan Gannon after three seasons, following a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams that concluded a 3-14 season. Gannon's tenure ends with a 15-36 record and no finishes higher than third place in the NFC West. The Cardinals endured a nine-game losing streak to end the season and suffered multiple double-digit defeats. General Manager Monti Ossenfort will remain with the team and will lead the search for a new head coach.

Gannon's firing comes amid challenges, including an incident in Week 5 where he confronted running back Emari Demercado, resulting in a $100,000 fine for Gannon. Additionally, quarterback Kyler Murray's limited play due to a foot injury and the team's underperformance contributed to Gannon's exit.

The Cardinals are preparing for another rebuild, seeking both a new head coach and potentially a new quarterback. This will be the team's fourth head coach change since Bruce Arians, who

Originally by Grant Gordonon January 5, 2026
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