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Fired Cardinals coach Sean Kugler cites possible ‘mistaken identity’ in Mexico incident

By
Ryan Glasspiegel
Published Dec. 16, 2022
Updated Dec. 19, 2022, 12:12 p.m. ET

Sean Kugler cited a possible “miscommunication or mistaken identity” as leading to his dismissal.

Kugler was fired as offensive line coach and running game coordinator by the Cardinals in November for allegedly groping a woman in Mexico City, where the team played the 49ers.

Kugler retained the law firm Shields Petitti, which earlier this week filed for arbitration on behalf of the coach as he denied the allegations.

“The allegations against Coach Kugler are simply untrue and have caused Sean, his wife and family enormous personal and professional damage,” attorney Michael Petitti said in a statement. “Coach and his family have been desperate to understand from the Cardinals front office and others what rationale or evidence was used to terminate him for cause.”

The firm said Kugler was fired without an interview or “extensive review” of the matter, and Kugler added his own statement.

“Respecting women is a core value for me, and something I have instilled in my children and the players that I coach,” Kugler said. “The mysterious allegations by the Cardinals are untrue, and I want to clear my name. Be it a miscommunication or mistaken identity, my family and I will cooperate fully and honestly with the NFL, Cardinals, or any other agency to get to the truth in this matter and restore my reputation.”

Sean Kugler cited a case of 'miscommunication or mistaken identity' in his firing after he was accused of groping a woman in Mexico City.
Sean Kugler cited a case of ‘miscommunication or mistaken identity’ in his firing after he was accused of groping a woman in Mexico City. Ralph Freso

The Cardinals have been a huge disappointment this season. After signing quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kliff Kingsbury to long-term extensions last offseason following a playoff berth, they are just 4-9 and tied for last place in the NFC West with the Rams. Then on Monday, Murray tore his ACL in a loss to the Patriots and is out for at least the remainder of this season.