The Arizona Cardinals are trying to move past one of their most scrutinized moments of the 2025 season. Following Sunday’s 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans, a viral NFL sideline incident between head coach Jonathan Gannon and running back Emari Demercado raised questions about the team’s leadership and composure under pressure.

Early in the fourth quarter, Demercado fumbled at the goal line after a 72-yard run that looked like it would seal the win. The football went through the back of the end zone for a touchback, giving the Titans the ball at the 20-yard line. Tennessee capitalized, scoring 16 unanswered points to complete the comeback. The mistake, followed by Gannon’s frustrated reaction, became one of the defining moments of the week.

By Monday, Gannon apologized to the 26-ye

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