In a stunning development that’s turning heads across the NFL world, former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, now the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, has reportedly sent an unexpected and emotional message to current Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon.
According to sources close to the situation, Kingsbury reached out privately—but his words quickly made waves within both organizations.
While the full contents of the message remain undisclosed, insiders describe it as “heartfelt, reflective, and somewhat critical.” Kingsbury, who coached the Cardinals from 2019 to 2022, reportedly offered Gannon both praise and caution, touching on the pressures of the Arizona market, front-office dynamics, and what he called the “challenge of building something lasting in the desert.”
“He knows exactly what Gannon is going through,” said an anonymous source familiar with the exchange. “It wasn’t just a message—it was a warning, a show of respect, and maybe even a bit of closure for Kliff.”
The message is said to have come in the wake of Arizona’s rocky 1-2 start to the 2025 season, and just days before the Cardinals are set to face off against the Commanders in Week 4—a game that now carries even more emotional weight.
Kingsbury’s tenure with Arizona ended in 2022 after a disappointing season and growing tension with former GM Steve Keim. Gannon took over in 2023, bringing a defensive-minded approach to a franchise still seeking its first Super Bowl appearance.
While neither coach has publicly commented on the message, league insiders believe the move could indicate a shift in Kingsbury’s evolving role in the NFL and a mending of fences with his former organization.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops—and as kickoff between the Commanders and Cardinals looms just around the corner.
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