GLENDALE – Only 20 days removed from Jonathan Gannon being fired from the Arizona Cardinals, he finds his next NFL opportunity. While not in the running for any head coaching gigs, Gannon was getting plenty interest from team’s for their defensive coordinator roles. The Dallas Cowboys brought him in for an interview, as well as the 42-year-old’s new team the Green Bay Packers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news early Sunday morning. After Green Bay lost previous defensive coordinator to the Miami Dolphins head coaching job, the franchise needed a new face and Gannon was one of the best names on the market.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon watches from the sideline as his team plays the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Gannon gets another NFL coaching job:
Gannon has been coaching in the league since 2007 with the Atlanta Falcons. He would work with the St. Lous Rams, Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings with small assistant coaching jobs, until 2018 where he got his biggest opportunity as the cornerbacks coach with the Indianapolis Colts. His three seasons did wonders, and opened the door for his first DC job with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon reacts against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Gannon had a connection with new Eagles coach, Nick Sirianni because he the Colts offensive coordinator, playing a big part in giving him the opportunity to call the defense. In his two seasons, Gannon turned the 20th scoring defense into eighth and helped bring Philadelphia to the Super Bowl in 2022.
Despite falling short, the Cardinals saw enough to give Gannon a chance to lead the franchise. He would go 15-36 in three seasons in Arizona, and struggled to turn the team around. Gannon is a talented defensive mind, but he’ll have tough shoes to follow in Hafley, who led Green Bay to the 11th in points allowed.
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