49ers’ Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Week 13 game after scuffle with Eagles security head

Days ago, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lamented over the Philadelphia Eagles winning streak. The Cowboys secured a resounding victory, while the Philadelphia Eagles, who had been undefeated for a long time, accepted a crushing defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.

As “Tush Push” is almost going to get banned, the Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts are expected to get blown. Before the setback, the 42-19 loss was indeed heavy for the NFC East leader. The match also hit the headlines for 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s ejection following a heated sideline brawl.

Why 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw ejected?

The anticipation hung thick in the air as the 49ers clashed against the Eagles in a high-stakes game that brimmed with intensity and unanticipated drama, and the biggest conflagration happened during the third quarter of the match.

The tension reached its peak at 9:27 remaining in the quarter when Greenlaw made a strong tackle on Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith near the Philly sideline after a crucial 13-yard completion. The 49ers star’s forceful takedown drew quick criticism for being too aggressive, as Eagles safety officer and player advocate Dom DiSandro strongly condemned the blow.

When Smith and Greenlaw got to their feet, members of the Eagles’ coaching and playing staff quickly surrounded the area and began yelling at Greenlaw and a few of his teammates. DiSandro reached out to the 49ers veteran from the sidelines. The LB’s reaction was to stab the security guard in the face, leading to his ejection. After his ejection, DiSandro was given a standing ovation by the Philadelphia crowd as he exited the field.

Both teams remained focused on the game despite the disruption that the altercation caused. The Eagles seized the opportunity after Greenlaw’s exit, pushing forward and closing the gap in the scoreline with a determined drive. With a touchdown from Jalen Hurts, they cut the 49ers’ lead to 21-13.

However, the 49ers also capitalized on their offensive momentum, as Deebo Samuel’s spectacular long touchdown during the subsequent drive solidified their dominance, propelling them to a commanding 42-19 road victory.

Kyle Shanahan reacts to Dre Greenlaw ejection

Leading the 49ers in tackles with an impressive seven, Dre Greenlaw’s ejection triggered a flurry of reactions both on and off the field. The momentous decision to eject the LB incited visible fury from the 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan, who stormed onto the field, vehemently protesting the officials’ call. Though he was visibly upset, he lauded his team’s response in the face of adversity following the incident.

“I tried my hardest to not lose my mind. Hopefully I didn’t embarrass myself too bad. I didn’t get to see it all from where I’m at, but, when I started hearing people explain it to me and stuff, I just can’t believe someone uninvolved in a football game can taunt our players like that and put their hands in our guy’s face,” he said via Bleacher Report.

The reports he received about the altercation fueled Shanahan’s emotions. He acknowledged Greenlaw’s reaction but maintained the need to review the play before forming a definitive opinion. However, the HC also praised his team’s fortitude in coming together following the upsetting turn of events.

“From what I was told, Dre did it back to him and I was told that he kinda mashed him in the face a little bit, so he got ejected. It was a very frustrating play. I gotta watch it to have a true opinion on it. I love how we rallied after.”

Before Greenlaw’s expulsion, officials were engaged in discussions with the Eagles’ coach Nick Sirianni, advocating for the linebacker’s ejection. Warner acknowledged the loss by shedding light on the team’s necessity to adapt and stand tall amid the sudden setback, although they won at the end.