AP sources report that Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ chief of security, has been suspended by the NFL for the balance of the regular season.
Dom DiSandro, the chief security officer for the Philadelphia Eagles and a senior advisor to general manager Howie Roseman, arrives at AT&T Stadium before the Dallas Cowboys and Eagles play an NFL football game on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Following an altercation on the field during a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Philadelphia one week prior, DiSandro was suspended by the NFL, but he will not be sitting on the sidelines. (Michael Ainsworth/AP)
Dom DiSandro, the chief security officer for the Philadelphia Eagles and a senior advisor to general manager Howie Roseman, arrives at AT&T Stadium before the Dallas Cowboys and Eagles play an NFL football game on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Following an altercation on the field during a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Philadelphia one week prior, DiSandro was suspended by the NFL, but he will not be sitting on the sidelines. (Image by Michael Ainsworth/AP)
On Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas, Dom DiSandro, chief security officer of the Philadelphia Eagles and senior advisor to general manager Howie Roseman, watches during player introductions before an NFL football game versus the Dallas Cowboys. (Image by Michael Ainsworth/AP)
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Philadelphia, following an NFL football game between the Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Chief Security Officer Dom DiSandro watches a press conference. 49ers victory, 42-19. Following an altercation between the two teams on the field, DiSandro was removed from the game. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Following his ejection from a game earlier this month due to an altercation with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, the NFL has banned Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from being on the sidelines for the balance of the regular season. Two people familiar with the league’s decision confirmed this to The Associated Press on Saturday.
According to one of the persons, DiSandro is not allowed on the sidelines, but he is still able to travel with the club to Seattle for its Monday night game and carry out all other work-related responsibilities. Because the league hasn’t made its judgement public, both individuals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, claimed DiSandro can rejoin the sidelines for the postseason.
During a reception by Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the third quarter of Philadelphia’s 42-19 loss to San Francisco on December 3, DiSandro grabbed Greenlaw off of him and yelled at him. After receiving a penalty for needless roughness during the play, Greenlaw suddenly reached over two referees to put his hand in DiSandro’s face.
After receiving an unnecessary roughness violation, Greenlaw was expelled from the league and then fined $10,927. Fans of the Eagles gave DiSandro a standing ovation as he proceeded to the locker room after being instructed to leave as well.
Reiterating a guideline that prohibits non-player staff from initiating physical contact, insulting, or directing comments towards rival players or officials, the NFL sent a memo to teams last week. Only coaches or game officials should attempt to break up altercations, according to the statement. According to the league, infractions could result in penalties or suspensions.DiSandro was not permitted to watch the Eagles’ game against Dallas on Sunday night from the sidelines after meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last week. From the tube, he saw the game.
In addition to being a senior consultant to general manager Howie Roseman, DiSandro joined the Eagles in 1999. DiSandro, 45, is a robust man who likes to keep a low profile but is frequently in front of TV cameras. He is in charge of all player, coach, and executive safety and security issues. In addition, he oversees security at the team’s training facility, manages security protocols for team travel and operations, and conducts training sessions on the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
