Dre Greenlaw of the San Francisco 49ers exchanges words with Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The NFL is barring Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro from the sidelines for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys due to his role in last week’s confrontation with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, according to multiple reports Saturday morning.
DiSandro and other Eagles personnel met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday in New York as the league continues its review of the incident, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Potentially facing further discipline, DiSandro will still travel to Dallas.
The Eagles accepted the league’s ruling in a statement issued Saturday.
“This is an ongoing conversation with the NFL, and we are going to respect the restriction that is currently in place,” the Eagles said, via Ian Rapoport. “Although Dom will not be on the sideline this Sunday, he will continue to fulfill his role with the team in all other capacities.”
The altercation occurred during the fourth quarter of San Francisco’s 42-19 win. Greenlaw tackled Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith after the whistle, drawing a 15-yard penalty for the late hit. Since Greenlaw made the tackle near the Eagles sideline, plenty of Smith’s teammates were in range to react.
As Greenlaw and Smith exchanged words, DiSandro stepped in. In a Monday news conference, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirriani claimed DiSandro was attempting to “defuse” the situation. But DiSandro put his hands on Greenlaw and seemingly shoved him. Both of them were ejected.
The NFL sent a memo to each team in the league Wednesday:
“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.”
In addition to DiSandro’s temporary removal from the sideline, Greenlaw is reportedly expected to be fined for the hit…
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Publish date : 2023-12-09 16:43:45
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