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sports2 years ago

Ex-Cardinals VP accuses owner of cheating and discrimination.

Former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough filed an arbitration claim accusing Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill of gross misconduct, including cheating, discrimination, and harassment. McDonough claimed that he and ex-Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks were coerced into Bidwill's plan to communicate with then-Cardinals general manager Steve Keim via burner phones. The Cardinals organization strongly denied the allegations, stating that McDonough's claims were "wildly false, reckless and an opportunistic ploy for financial gain." McDonough is seeking damages for breach of contract and emotional distress.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals VP accuses owner of retaliation over 'burner phone' scandal.

Former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough has filed an arbitration claim against team owner Michael Bidwill, accusing him of gross misconduct, including cheating, discrimination, and harassment. McDonough claims that he and former head coach Steve Wilks were forced to use burner phones to communicate with former general manager Steve Keim during a suspension for extreme DUI. The Cardinals have denied the allegations, calling them "outlandish." McDonough is seeking damages for breach of contract and emotional distress. The NFL will handle the claim under its arbitration procedures.