49ers HC Kyle Shanahan frustrated with Eagles security officer for punching on LB Dre Greenlaw

The NFL’s Week 13 appeared to be a sound “revenge” game for Kyle Shanahan’s team, the San Francisco 49ers, as they could upset the high-flying Philadelphia Eagles, whose NFC title dream was smashed last season. Nevertheless,  amid the high-heated battle, an unwanted confrontation took place between Eagles security officer Dom DiSandro and 49ers player Dre Greenlaw that prompted all cameramen to rush to the spot to film the scuffle as the confrontation halted the play for some time.

The ugly brawl infuriated the 49ers coach, given that a security officer took the daring step to get involved in an on-field roar with his team player.

Dre Greenlaw involved in scuffle with Eagles security officer

Dom DiSandro, who has overseen the safety and security matters for Eagles players, coaches, and executives for 25 seasons, found it hard to hold his emotions during the 49ers vs Eagles game on Sunday. 

In a dramatic rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game, tensions flared during the Eagles-49ers matchup as San Francisco secured a commanding 15-point lead in the third quarter.

The unexpected twist came when Dre Greenlaw, the 49ers’ linebacker, engaged in a heated altercation with DiSandro, the Eagles’ head of security. According to USA Today, Greenlaw was penalized for a rough tackle on DeVonta Smith and faced an immediate uproar from the Eagles’ staff, led by DiSandro, who passionately advocated for a penalty. 

The situation escalated as Greenlaw confronted DiSandro, pointing a finger and making contact. Despite the minor physical contact, officials deemed it serious enough to eject both Greenlaw and DiSandro from the game.

Kyle Shanahan weighs in on sideline incident

Kyle Shanahan wasn’t exactly basking in the afterglow of victory, despite his team’s hard-fought win over the Eagles. Instead, the coach used his post-game presser to unleash his anger against Dom DiSandro, whose late-game antics turned costly for the 49ers.

“Oh, yeah. That’s why I tried my hardest not to lose my mind,” Kyle Shanahan said.

The 49ers head coach sees his players as his own sons. Hence, pointing a finger at any of them is like pointing a finger at Kyle Shanahan; hence, the confrontation fell heavily on the head coach, and he is not yet ready to accept it simply.

“Hopefully I didn’t embarrass myself too bad. I didn’t get to see it all from where I’m at, but when I start hearing people explain it to me and stuff and I just can’t believe someone not involved in a football game can taunt our players like that and put their hands in our guy’s face.”

However, Greenlaw’s play had minimal impact on the game. The 49ers swiftly scored five plays later, forced an Eagles punt, and sealed the victory with a 12-play, 75-yard drive, reaching 35-13 in the fourth quarter.

The league’s potential response to Greenlaw or DiSandro remains uncertain, but there’s a need for rule adjustments to prevent team personnel from seeking involvement in plays for strategic ejections. 

Both of them must exercise awareness and avoid getting entangled in confrontations of this nature, as balancing the rules and player conduct is crucial for the integrity of the game.