Given the way the Cardinals’ season has unfolded, Jonathan Gannon remains among the staffers viewed as being on the hot seat. The third-year head coach recently acknowledged adjustments will need to made moving forward regardless of if he remains in place. 
“I do have to have a little bit of foresight as I am taking notes as the year has gone, what do I have to look at with a critical eye and change,” Gannon said (via Darren Urban of the team’s website). “Because if we keep doing the same thing and getting the same result that’s not good for anybody in my seat.”
In 2023, the Cardinals posted four wins. That figure doubled last season, an indication further progress would be made this year under Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort. The two have been in place for the same period of time, so scrutiny stemming form 2025’s struggles could impact both the coaching staff and the front office. Arizona has lost seven one-score games this season, but the team’s two most recent contests have been dropped by a combined margin of 48 points.
Injuries on both sides of the ball have plagued the Cardinals throughout the season. That is a factor which will no doubt be taken into consideration as owner Michael Bidwill contemplates organizational changes. Gannon and Ossenfort are believed to be on shaky ground at the moment, although the matter of Arizona’s direction under center will surely be key in determining how the team proceeds. Kyler Murray may very well have played his final game as a member of the team, while Jacoby Brissett is under contract for 2027. The latter is not currently owed any guaranteed money for next season, so a complete reset at the position could be possible.
Whether or not Gannon and/or Ossenfort will be counted on to oversee such a transition represents an important question surrounding the future of the Cardinals. A decision will soon need to be made regarding potential changes at the HC and GM spots. For now, Gannon is focused not only on the 3-11 team’s three remaining games but also tweaks he could be tasked with implementing in 2026.
“I believe in myself and I believe in our team,” Gannon added. “We are at a dip right now. We’re going through some adversity, but I do believe in us and we will get out of the dip.”