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Coaches Smith and Gannon Face Job Uncertainty Amid Struggles

12/2/2025

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Arthur Smith (head coach, Atlanta Falcons) and Jonathan Gannon (head coach, Arizona Cardinals) face potential job risk in their third NFL seasons as their teams struggle.
Arthur Smith's Falcons are hampered by quarterback issues.
Jonathan Gannon's Cardinals have lost nine of ten games.
Gannon's handling of Kyler Murray's injury has drawn scrutiny.
The Falcons' loss to the Jets has likely eliminated them from playoff contention.

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Story summary

Arthur Smith (head coach, Atlanta Falcons) and Jonathan Gannon (head coach, Arizona Cardinals) face potential job risk in their third NFL seasons as their teams struggle.
Arthur Smith's Falcons are hampered by quarterback issues.
Jonathan Gannon's Cardinals have lost nine of ten games.
Gannon's handling of Kyler Murray's injury has drawn scrutiny.
The Falcons' loss to the Jets has likely eliminated them from playoff contention.