Jonathan Gannon

Jonathan Gannon (born January 4, 1983) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He also previously served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Jonathan Gannon
Arizona Cardinals
Position:Head coach
Personal information
Born: (1983-01-04) January 4, 1983
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
High school:Saint Ignatius (OH)
College:Louisville
Career history
As a coach:
As an executive:
Head coaching record
Regular season:0–0 (–)
Coaching stats at PFR

Early years

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Gannon attended Saint Ignatius High School where he was a successful three-sport athlete, winning a state championship in basketball as a point guard, a district champion as a hurdler in track, and was also a standout wide receiver and defensive back.[1]

Gannon went on to play at the University of Louisville until he suffered a career-ending injury. He remained with the program as a volunteer assistant during the 2003–2005 seasons.[2] He was a graduate assistant the next season for Louisville.[3]

Coaching career

Atlanta Falcons

In 2007, Gannon was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as a defensive quality control coach, following Bobby Petrino to the National Football League.[4]

St. Louis Rams

In 2009, Gannon was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a college scout. He was promoted to a pro scout in 2010 and left the Rams in 2011.[5]

Tennessee Titans

In 2012, Gannon returned to coaching and was hired by the Tennessee Titans as a defensive quality control coach, a position he served at until 2013.[6]

Minnesota Vikings

In 2014, Gannon was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their assistant defensive backs and defensive quality control coach.[7] He served in this role for four seasons before leaving the Vikings following the 2017 season.[8]

Indianapolis Colts

In 2018, Gannon was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive backs and cornerbacks coach under head coach Frank Reich and stayed there until 2020.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles

In 2021, Gannon was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's defensive coordinator.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

Two days after losing Super Bowl LVII, Gannon was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their head coach on February 14, 2023.[11][12]

Head coaching record
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
WonLostTiesWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
ARI2023 000–TBD————
Total000–00–

Personal life

Gannon is married and has three children.[13]

References
  1. Franklin, Chris (January 25, 2021). "How a hip injury led to Jonathan Gannon becoming Eagles' new defensive coordinator". NJ.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. Frank, Reuben (January 24, 2021). "5 Things You Should Know About New Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  3. Axson, Scooby (February 14, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals to hire former Louisville football player Jonathan Gannon as head coach". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. McGavic, Matthew (February 14, 2023). "Report: Former Louisville Safety/Assistant Jonathan Gannon Named Head Coach of Arizona Cardinals". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. DaSilva, Cameron (February 16, 2023). "New Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has previous ties to the Rams". Rams Wire. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. Boclair, David (January 21, 2021). "Three Former Titans Assistants Come Together on NFC Team's Staff". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. "Vikings Announce Full 2014 Coaching Staff". CBS News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  8. Root, Jess (February 14, 2023). "Browns QB coach likely OC for Jonathan Gannon, if named Cardinals' HC". Cards Wire. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  9. Zangaro, Dave (January 24, 2021). "Eagles have reportedly found their next defensive coordinator". RSN. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  10. Shook, Nick (January 24, 2021). "Eagles agree to terms with coach Nick Sirianni, hire Jonathan Gannon as new defensive coordinator". NFL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. Urban, Darren (February 14, 2023). "Cardinals Name Jonathan Gannon As New Head Coach". azcardinals.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  12. Edholm, Eric (February 14, 2023). "Cardinals hiring Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon as next head coach". NFL.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  13. Rogers, Joshua (February 15, 2023). "New Arizona Cardinals coach is married to a well-known TV host". HITC. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
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