49ers’ Kyle Shanahan walks back criticism of Eagles security guard Dom DiSandro following altercation with Dre Greenlaw on Sunday

San Francisco 49ers head coach was not happy with the Philadelphia Eagles and their head of security Dom DiSandro after a sideline altercation with his linebacker Dre Greenlaw on Sunday. 

Greenlaw and DiSandro were both tossed in the third quarter of Sunday’s blowout 49ers win against the Birds. On the play that led to the incident, Greenlaw was penalized for basically body slamming DeVonta Smith to the ground on the sideline after a catch.

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DiSandro, who was standing on the sidelines right where the incident happened, then got into it with Greenlaw, which the 49ers’ linebacker took issue with as referees attempted to separate the two. 

Dre Greenlaw and Dom DiSandro Ejected in Third Quarter: 49ers vs Eagles

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

Greenlaw then struck DiSandro and was ejected from the game, while Big Dom was also kicked out as Eagles fans rose to their feet giving him a standing ovation. 

Dom DiSandro Exits to a Standing Ovation from Eagles Fans

Shoutout Big Dom. 🦅

Protector of the realm. 😤#FlyEaglesFly | #GoBirds pic.twitter.com/b0GKCtwakQ

— The Liberty Line (@LibertyLinePHL) December 3, 2023

49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan wasn’t happy postgame

"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."

Shanahan gives his thoughts on the Greenlaw incident pic.twitter.com/sMEbjHInBd

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) December 4, 2023

Yesterday, Shanahan’s tone changed regarding the incident and he told reporters that hoped DiSandro would not be seriously punished for his interaction with Greenlaw, and that he had heard good things about the Eagles’ security chief.

Kyle Shanahan Softens Stance on Greenlaw altercation with Dom DiSandro

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took a softer stance toward Eagles security guy Dom DiSandro today, saying he’s heard DiSandro is a good guy and he hopes punishment isn’t too harsh:

“There’s nothing he did that was extraordinarily bad. He just shouldn’t be around that area.”

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) December 4, 2023

Emotions were definitely running high following Sunday’s game so I understand why Shanahan was initially upset. He was also on record saying he was running on emotion and had not actually seen the play on video.

Why the sudden change in Kyle Shanahan’s stance? Well, I have an idea

Looks like Shanahan had a little visit from Dom DiSandro and friends to change his tone. Really makes you think, right? The NFL is already reviewing the incident, and it remains to be seen if Greenlaw or DiSandro will face further punishment.

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