> At a Glance
> – Jonathan Gannon fired after three losing seasons with Arizona
> – Posted 15-36 record, including nine straight losses to end 2024
> – Took Nick Rallis and signed Josh Sweat from Philly
> – Why it matters: Eagles again feel ripple effects of Gannon’s 2023 exit
Jonathan Gannon’s head-coaching stint in Arizona lasted only three seasons before the Cardinals pulled the plug following a 3-14 collapse in 2024.
From Super Bowl to Pink Slip
Gannon, 43, left his post as Eagles defensive coordinator days after Super Bowl LXII and quickly accepted the Cardinals job. Arizona started 2-0 last fall but managed just one victory the rest of the way, finishing with nine consecutive defeats and a 4-13 mark.
Philly Footprints in the Desert
The move west created immediate ties to Philadelphia:
- Linebackers coach Nick Rallis joined as Arizona’s defensive coordinator
- Edge rusher Josh Sweat landed a four-year, $76 million deal and recorded 12 sacks in 2025
Tampering Penalty
The NFL concluded that Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort contacted Gannon illegally after the 2023 NFC Championship Game, triggering a pre-draft settlement that sent:
| Pick Sent | Pick Received |
|---|---|
| Rd 3 (#66) | Rd 3 (#94) + Rd 5 (2024) |
Scrambled Eagles Staff
Because Gannon departed late in the 2023 hiring cycle, Philadelphia missed its chance to hire Vic Fangio that offseason. The Eagles cycled through Sean Desai before finally landing Fangio in 2024-en route to winning another championship.
Key Takeaways
- Gannon’s 15-36 overall record ranked near the bottom of the league
- The 2024 collapse sealed his fate after only two early-season wins
- Eagles continue to feel the aftershocks of his post-Super Bowl exit
Arizona now begins another coaching search while Philadelphia keeps building on the defensive staff shake-up Gannon’s departure triggered.
