Dez Bryant blames 'soft a-- world' for Cardinals fining coach for berating running back after costly mistake

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The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly fined head coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for his sideline altercation with running back Emari Demercado. 

Gannon was upset after Demercado dropped the football before crossing the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard touchdown that would have put Arizona up 28-6 early in the fourth quarter. Instead, the Cardinals went on to lose to the Tennessee Titans, 22-21. 

An animated Gannon was later spotted getting into Demercado’s face while offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. tried to console his teammate, but that apparently cost Gannon the six-figure penalty.

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Dez Bryant did not agree with the Arizona Cardinals fining Jonathan Gannon for berating Emari Demercado after a costly mistake. (IMAGN/Getty Images)

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was not pleased with the fine.

"I don't agree with the Cardinals fining Coach Gannon $100k... I believe it only happened because of the soft a-- world we live in today..." he posted on X. "If you're an athlete with any kind of integrity and respect for the game… you'll understand that situation… This is football… that play clearly cost them the game… I hope this doesn't cause a weird vibe between the coach Gannon and Demercado.."

Gannon appeared to show remorse for the incident when speaking to reporters on Monday.

Cardinals running back Emari Demercado reacts on the sideline after fumbling the ball on a touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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