During the rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, tensions rose as the 49ers took a commanding 15-point lead in the third quarter. In the middle of the game, something out of the ordinary occurred as Dom DiSandro, the head of security for the Eagles, was ejected from the sidelines.
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An intense moment occurred during the game between Eagles head of security, Dom DiSandro, and the 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw. The incident happened after Greenlaw made a tackle on Eagles WR DeVonta Smith near the Philadelphia sideline. This tackle followed a 13-yard gain by Smith, bringing the ball to the 49ers’ 24-yard line. As the play ended, emotions flared up between the teams.
Tempers are flaring between the 49ers and Eagles in Philly. pic.twitter.com/rnylqh4pWY
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 3, 2023
On the sidelines, there was an immediate uproar from the Eagles’ staff, including DiSandro, who vocally protested for a penalty against Greenlaw for the tackle. In the heat of the moment, Greenlaw engaged in a confrontation with the Eagles’ head of security where he got close and pointed a finger at him thus making contact.
Although the physical contact wasn’t major, the officials deemed it serious enough to eject Dre Greenlaw from the game. As a result of the heated exchange, DiSandro was also ejected from the sidelines. As DiSandro left the field, Philadelphia fans, showing their support for their head of security, stood up and gave him a standing ovation.
NEWS: #Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro is expected to receive a “SIGNIFICANT PUNISHMENT” and so will the team, one high-level #NFL executive predicts.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 4, 2023
Reports emerged later which stated that Dom DiSandro is anticipated to face “significant punishment” for his role in the disturbance. The punishment extends not only to the Eagles head of security but also to the team itself as revealed by a high-ranking NFL executive.
Eagles’ long-standing Security Chief and Educator faces NFL Scrutiny
Dom DiSandro’s association with the Philadelphia Eagles spans 25 seasons, as stated on the team’s official website. He holds the role of senior advisor to the general manager and chief security officer. The head of security joined the Eagles in 1999 and his job involves looking after safety and security matters for everyone involved with the team – players, coaches, and executives.
Side note…(& not surprising) but worth noting:
Dom DiSandro is BELOVED … by eagles players and staffers alike – and folks in the area. Not just head of security. So much more. He was just the honoree at the Big Brothers Big Sisters gala. He does a lot for the community! pic.twitter.com/r1QxCYneYe— Amy Fadool Kane (@amyfadoolNBCS) December 3, 2023
He also manages security at the team’s training facility and handles safety during travel and other team-related activities. Additionally, he plays an important role in educating the team about the NFL’s personal conduct policy, ensuring everyone knows how to behave during team events. But oops! This time, the NFL had to step in and ask him to leave the field for causing a ruckus during the 49ers game.
