Despite a rocky season and mounting questions about his future, Jonathan Gannon appears to have the backing of the man who matters most in Arizona - team owner Michael Bidwill.
According to reports, Bidwill remains supportive of Gannon and, factoring in the team’s rash of injuries and the uncertain quarterback situation, the expectation is that Gannon will return for the 2026 season. That’s a notable vote of confidence for a head coach whose third year in charge has been anything but smooth.
It’s hard to ignore the struggles. The Cardinals have taken a step back this season, and Gannon’s job security has naturally come under scrutiny.
But it’s also hard to evaluate this team without acknowledging the context - namely, the absence of Kyler Murray, whether due to lingering injury issues or a strategic benching. Either way, not having your franchise quarterback on the field makes it tough to truly assess a coach’s impact.
Gannon, now 42, has taken a winding path through the NFL coaching ranks. He broke into the league back in 2007 as a defensive quality control coach with the Falcons.
From there, he made a stop in the Rams' front office as a scout before returning to the sidelines with the Titans and Vikings. His work with defensive backs eventually earned him a key role with the Colts in 2018.
That led to a high-profile jump to the Eagles in 2021, where he served as defensive coordinator during their Super Bowl run.
Arizona tapped him as their head coach in 2023, hoping his defensive pedigree and leadership could turn the tide for a rebuilding franchise. But through three seasons, the results have been mixed. Gannon holds a 15-29 record with no playoff appearances - a stat line that doesn’t exactly scream success, but one that also needs to be weighed against the roster turnover, injuries, and quarterback instability he's been handed.
There’s no question the Cardinals are still in the thick of a rebuild. And while the win-loss column doesn’t flatter Gannon, Bidwill’s continued support suggests the organization sees something worth building on.
Continuity can be rare in the NFL, especially when the losses pile up. But in Arizona, it looks like Gannon will get another shot to prove he’s the right man for the job - this time, hopefully, with a healthy Kyler Murray leading the charge.