It was quite a scene in Philadelphia yesterday.
What was billed as the biggest game of the NFL season quickly turned into a demolition as the San Francisco 49ers destroyed the Eagles 42-19.
In the most bizarre moment of the game, Niners linebacker Dre Greenlaw made a tackle on Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith along the Philadelphia sideline … The intensity escalated when Greenlaw lifted Smith off his feet and forcefully slammed him to the ground, prompting a penalty flag from the officials.
Sticking up for Smith was Eagles head of security, Dom DiSandro, who confronted Greenlaw over the tackle.
Dre Greenlaw was called for a personal foul after this interaction with Eagles security staffer Dom DiSandro. Both were ejected from the game.
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— ESPN (@espn) December 3, 2023
Both Greenlaw and “Big Dom” were ejected from the game.Â
Greenlaw swiftly made his way to the locker room amidst a chorus of boos from Eagles fans, while DiSandro was also removed from the game, earning a raucous applause from the Philadelphia crowd as he exited.
A standing ovation for Dom DiSandro as he’s been ejected from the game.
Dre Greenlaw took a swing at him. #Eagles #49ers pic.twitter.com/cEDqpXXV2E
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) December 3, 2023
“I tried my hardest not to lose my mind,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said of the incident.
“I just can’t believe someone not involved in the football game can taunt our players like that and put their hands in our guys’ face.”
Kyle Shanahan on the incident with Dre Greenlaw and Eagles Security Officer Dom DiSandro:
"I just can't believe someone not involved in a football game can taunt our players like that and put their hand in our guy's face." pic.twitter.com/PJcID8ycPx
— KNBR (@KNBR) December 4, 2023
Following the game, NFL senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson clarified that Greenlaw’s ejection was due to the contact made with DiSandro.
Anderson explained that DiSandro was also removed for contributing to the escalation by making contact with Greenlaw.
NFL likely will take action after Eagles' head of security Dom DiSandro involved himself in a player altercation and got ejected. https://t.co/CDy4bUNBzI
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 4, 2023
DiSandro, who has been with the Eagles since 1999 and serves as a senior adviser to general manager Howie Roseman, oversees safety and security matters for the team.
Despite the incident, DiSandro stuck around to greet Eagles players as they made their way to the locker room after the blowout loss.
Jauan Jennings on the confrontation between Dre Greenlaw and Eagles Security Officer, Dom DiSandro:
"He don't even play football, so I don't understand what's his beef with Dre." pic.twitter.com/NAdr1sEL5v
— KNBR (@KNBR) December 4, 2023
It goes without saying that “Big Dom” instantly became a Philly legend…
GREENLAW PLAYED WITH FIRE AND GOT BURNED
DONT MESS WITH BIG DOM
GREENLAW IS A POS https://t.co/GdkugMhbTn
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) December 3, 2023
What is your take on the game?
Looking at the big picture, have the 49ers proved themselves to be the best team in football?
Will anyone be able to stop them come playoff time???