The Eagles will face the Cowboys without key personnel, as security chief Dom DiSandro has been banned from the sidelines for the Week 14 showdown.
Eagles’ Head of Security Dom DiSandro is being barred from being on Philadelphia’s sideline for Sunday night’s game vs. the Cowboys for his part in last Sunday’s sideline fracas with 49ers’ LB Dre Greenlaw. DiSandro is allowed to go to Dallas with the Eagles, and do all his… pic.twitter.com/F1pxquAaJ6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 9, 2023
The NFL sent a memo to teams this week after a sideline incident involving the 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and the Eagles’ head of security, Dom DiSandro.
“Please ensure that all members of your game-day staff understand that their role does not extend to being involved with game day altercations and that they must refrain from such involvement.”
An already intense game grew chippy after tensions escalated when Greenlaw tackled Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith after the whistle near the Philadelphia sideline.
The late hit drew a 15-yard penalty, and as players from both teams got involved in a mini-scuffle, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro stepped in between Greenlaw and DeVonta Smith.
💥 Ejection! Dre Greenlaw thrown out for confrontation with Eagles security guy Dom DiSandro…
Big Dom also thrown out of the game after getting in Greenlaw's face
Not sure a player should get the boot for that though?#NFL #SFvsPHI pic.twitter.com/U7uMzE1XXc
— Paul Higham (@SportsPaulH) December 3, 2023
While separating the two, DiSandro touched Greenlaw, who took exception and shoved the Eagles’ security before things simmered down.
Greenlaw and DiSandro were ejected, and San Francisco would win 42-19.
Ian Rapoport
A game-day change for the #Eagles… https://t.co/WdJkpj1lt1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 9, 2023
ESP
Big Dom has been suspended for the #Eagles-Dallas game, according to ESPN
Is allowed to travel with the team to Dallas but not on the sideline
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) December 9, 2023
John Clark
#FreeDom https://t.co/js1q1jOhIP
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 9, 2023
Adam Schefter
49ers’ LB Dre Greenlaw is expected to be fined today for the hit that led to last Sunday’s sideline fracas that included the Eagles’ Head of Security Dom DiSandro. https://t.co/IS2QRzKHmo
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 9, 2023
Jeff McLane
It’s not a “suspension,” but the matter is still under review by the NFL office, a league source said, so DiSandro’s access to the sideline could be for more than one game. https://t.co/jAZGDkwTn4
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 9, 2023
Jonathan Jones
Eagles security director Dom DiSandro will not have sideline access for Sunday's game against Dallas after this interaction with 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw. He'll still be able to perform all his other duties. The matter remains under further review by the NFLpic.twitter.com/LXCd3oSXTc
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2023
Yahoo Sports
Eagles' Head of Security Dom DiSandro is being barred from being on Philadelphia's sideline for one game due to his part in last Sunday's sideline incident with 49ers' LB Dre Greenlaw, per @AdamSchefter.
DiSandro is allowed to go to Dallas with the team for the Eagles game on… pic.twitter.com/nxProTGDol
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 9, 2023
Mark Maske
The NFL will prohibit the Eagles’ top security staffer, Dom DiSandro, from being on the sideline for Sunday night’s game at Dallas, source says.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) December 9, 2023
OurSF49ers
#Eagles’ Chief of Security Dom DiSandro is being banned from being on the team’s sideline this week against the #Cowboys due to his incident with #49ers LB Dre Greenlaw, per @AdamSchefter
Greenlaw is expected to be fined. pic.twitter.com/HGTxhTohOJ
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) December 9, 2023
Jeff Skversky
👏 Sixers fans cheering for Eagles Security Boss Dom DiSandro at the #Sixers game tonight
📸 via @Sixers pic.twitter.com/GRvu3xahdX
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) December 9, 2023
Let’s Go to the Phones
“He protected his players is what he did! He was a great Italian head of security! And in this house Dom DiSandro is a hero! End of story!” pic.twitter.com/wF4kbVEFGP
— Let’s Go to the Phones (@letsgo2thephone) December 5, 2023
Howard Eskins
I think this is a total overreaction by the league #NFL because of all the media reports that existed last Sunday and during the week. https://t.co/dNREsCzjI1
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) December 9, 2023
Pro Football Talk
Ridiculous take, Howard. https://t.co/MF9gjkL0nJ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 9, 2023
The Warner House
Fred Warner’s POV on the ejection: https://t.co/pLQ0FsyyvO
— The Warner House (@TheWarnerHouse_) December 9, 2023
Beau Allen
All I want for Christmas is Dom back on the sidelines #freedom #freedomfighter pic.twitter.com/q4oSD5tUll
— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) December 9, 2023
Ike Reese
Equivalent to throwing a pebble in the ocean. We can move on now. #My2Cents #LetsGetBackToFootball https://t.co/2KOKxpI379
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) December 9, 2023
John Clark
Source says this is one game ban for Big Dom on the sideline and league is continuing to review. He will be able to do ALL of his other security responsibilities, just not be there on the sideline tomorrow night https://t.co/js1q1jOPyn
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 9, 2023
EJ Smith
#Eagles statement on Dom DiSandro being banned from the sideline for Sunday’s game at AT&T Stadium: "This is an ongoing conversation with the NFL, and we are going to respect the restriction that is currently in place. Although Dom will not be on the sideline this Sunday, he will…
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) December 9, 2023
Dave Zangaro
Big Dom statement from Eagles
“This is an ongoing conversation with the NFL, and we are going to respect the restriction that is currently in place. Although Dom will not be on the sideline this Sunday, he will continue to fulfill his role with the team in all other capacities."
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) December 9, 2023
