"These NFC East gigs are rather interesting, seeing as Gannon trekked to Arizona after two seasons as the Eagles' DC. The Cardinals position did not work out, and Gannon will consider heading back to the DC level. Having a head coaching interview set for days after the two DC meetings could throw a wrench into his schedule, and a determination on how likely a Titans opportunity would be may need to be made with regards to potentially accepting a DC offer earlier."
"Coming to Arizona after helming a top-tier Philadelphia defense, Gannon could not replicate that Eagles success with the Cardinals. The team struggled defensively this season, taking a step back from a 2024 season that appeared to feature a less talented unit. Gannon and Nick Rallis' defense ranked 29th in points and 27th in yardage. This came after the '24 unit displayed improvement (15th, 21st) during an 8-9 season."
Jonathan Gannon was fired by the Arizona Cardinals after a 3-14 season and defensive decline. He has scheduled meetings with the Dallas Cowboys (defensive coordinator Tuesday), Washington Commanders (defensive coordinator Thursday), and Tennessee Titans (head coach Sunday). The close timing could force a decision between returning to a coordinator role or pursuing another head coaching opportunity. Gannon previously served two seasons as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator before joining Arizona. The Cardinals' defense under Gannon and Nick Rallis ranked 29th in points and 27th in yardage, a decline from 2024's improved 15th and 21st marks during an 8-9 season. Monti Ossenfort remains the Cardinals' general manager.
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