The Philadelphia Eagles’ security chief, Dom DiSandro, who was ejected from the previous week’s game due to a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, will not be allowed on the sideline for the upcoming game against the Cowboys, as announced by the team on Saturday.
Although DiSandro can still travel with the team and carry out all other work responsibilities, he is prohibited from being on the sideline during the game. The Eagles released a statement expressing their commitment to respecting the current restriction imposed by the NFL and acknowledging the ongoing discussions with the league.
The incident occurred when DiSandro intervened in a scuffle between Greenlaw and Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the third quarter. Greenlaw, penalized for unnecessary roughness, confronted DiSandro, resulting in both being ejected from the game. Despite Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressing that DiSandro’s intent was to defuse the situation, the NFL enforced the sideline ban for the subsequent game against the Cowboys.
Despite the ejection, Greenlaw conveyed that he holds no animosity towards DiSandro and emphasized that it was an unfortunate escalation of emotions. Greenlaw and DiSandro exchanged apologies through intermediaries after the 49ers’ victory over the Eagles.
The NFL reinforced its policy in a memo to teams, emphasizing that non-player personnel are prohibited from making physical contact, taunting, or directing insults at opposing players or officials. The memo outlined potential fines or suspensions for violations and advised that only game officials or coaches should attempt to intervene in altercations.
DiSandro, who has been with the Eagles since 1999 and also serves as a senior adviser to the general manager, oversees safety and security matters for players, coaches, and executives. His responsibilities include managing security at the team’s training complex, implementing security measures for team travel, and providing education on the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
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