In a surprising move, the National Football League (NFL) has decided to punish the Philadelphia Eagles by banning their head of security, Dominic “Big Dom” DiSandro, from the sidelines for the remainder of the regular season. This decision comes after an altercation between DiSandro and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw during the Eagles' game on December 3.

The incident occurred when Greenlaw suplexed Eagles' wide receiver DeVonta Smith out of bounds, resulting in a flag for unnecessary roughness. DiSandro, who is responsible for the security of all players, coaches, and staff, stepped in front of Greenlaw and exchanged words with him. This led to Greenlaw swiping at DiSandro, prompting officials and both teams to intervene and prevent the situation from escalating further. Ultimately, Greenlaw was ejected from the game for his actions.

However, to the surprise of the Lincoln Financial Field crowd, DiSandro was also sent off the field. This decision by the officials seemed to be met with applause from the crowd, who supported the ejection of Greenlaw. DiSandro, on the other hand, will not be allowed on the sidelines for the rest of the regular season. He will, however, be able to travel with the team and perform his other work duties until the playoffs begin.

The NFL's decision to ban DiSandro stems from a recent memo sent to teams, reiterating the policy that prohibits non-player personnel from making physical contact, taunting, or directing insults towards opposing players or officials. The memo also stated that only game officials or coaches should attempt to break up altercations. Violations of this policy can result in fines or suspensions.

DiSandro, known as “Big Dom” in the Philadelphia community, has been with the Eagles organization since 1999 and has been a constant presence on the sidelines as the head of security. In addition to his role in ensuring the safety and security of the team, he also provides education on the NFL's personal conduct policy.

The decision to ban DiSandro from the sidelines has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about the potential impact on the team's security measures. However, it is important to note that he will still be able to fulfill his other responsibilities, such as overseeing security at the team's training complex and ensuring the safety of team travel and logistics.

The Eagles, despite this setback, are set to face the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. It remains to be seen how the absence of “Big Dom” on the sidelines will affect the team, but they will undoubtedly be hoping to overcome this distraction and focus on securing a victory.