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Big Dom back on the sidelines for the playoffs. Will it benefit the Philadelphia Eagles?

greg giesen, delaware news journal
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He was back, but couldn't change the fortunes of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL wild-card playoff. .

No, A.J. Brown didn't play – and he could have made a difference. Big Dom – Dom DiSandro – was back on the Eagles' sideline Monday after serving his suspension from the NFL.

Did Big Dom not being on the sidelines help the Eagles?

Despite the Eagles were 11-1 with Big Dom on the sidelines, the good fortune didn't extend with his return. The Buccaneers rolled the Eagles, winning 32-9. The Eagles' struggles began when Big Dom was ejected and they finished the season 1-6.

What happened to Big Dom?

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) swings at Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro before both being ejected in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA. 49ers defeat the Eagles 42-19.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) swings at Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro before both being ejected in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA. 49ers defeat the Eagles 42-19.

DiSandro and 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw were ejected after an altercation on the sidelines. After Greenlaw picked up Smith and threw him to the ground to tackle him, the two players started jawing at each other. DiSandro got between the two players and put his hand on Greenlaw's left shoulder. Greenlaw responded swiping his hand toward DiSandro and grazing his face. Greenlaw and DiSandro were ejected.

After the 49ers game, NFL senior vice president for officiating Walt Anderson explained in a pool report why DiSandro and Greenlaw were ejected.

"The officials had a flag on the field for a personal foul by San Francisco No. 57 (Greenlaw), and then there was continuing action," Anderson said. "And so what Rule 19 allows us to do is provide assistance by looking at the video.

"And we saw video that showed that there was a staff person (DiSandro) that made contact with the player and that the player involved, No. 57, made contact with the staff member which warranted his disqualification. The non-player, he was contributing to that escalation."

What did the NFL do to Big Dom?

Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro was banned from the sidelines for the remainder of the regular season by the NFL.

Who is Big Dom?

Dom DiSandro, Philadelphia Eagles chief security officer and senior advisor to general manager Howie Roseman, looks on during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dom DiSandro, Philadelphia Eagles chief security officer and senior advisor to general manager Howie Roseman, looks on during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

According to the Eagles' website, DiSandro is in his 25th season with the Philadelphia Eagles. He oversees all safety and security matters for players, coaches, and executives. He also directs security at the team's training complex, is responsible for security measures related to team travel and logistics and provides education on the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Big Dom returning to Philadelphia Eagles sideline for NFL playoffs