NFL denies Eagles safety chief DiSandro’s enchantment of wonderful, sideline ban, AP supply says

The NFL has denied Eagles safety chief Dom DiSandro’s enchantment of a $100,000 wonderful along with banning him from the sideline for the rest of the common season for his position in a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, an individual acquainted with the league’s resolution informed The Associated Press on Friday.

The staff has paid the wonderful, mentioned the one that spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the matter hasn’t been disclosed.

DiSandro has nonetheless been permitted to journey and carry out all different work duties. The AP beforehand reported the suspension on Dec. 16. DiSandro can return for the postseason.

DiSandro pulled Greenlaw off Eagles large receiver DeVonta Smith and shouted at him after a reception within the third quarter of Philadelphia’s 42-19 loss to San Francisco on Dec. 3. Greenlaw, who was penalized for pointless roughness on the play, popped up and reached over two officers to place his hand in DiSandro’s face.

Greenlaw was ejected and later fined $10,927 by the league for the pointless roughness penalty. DiSandro additionally was informed to depart and walked to the locker room to a rousing ovation from Eagles followers.

The NFL later despatched a memo to groups reiterating a coverage that states non-player personnel are prohibited from making bodily contact, taunting or directing insults to opposing gamers or officers. The memo additionally mentioned solely recreation officers or coaches ought to attempt to break up altercations. The league mentioned any violations might result in fines or suspensions.

DiSandro met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell whereas ready on the enchantment course of.

DiSandro joined the Eagles in 1999 and in addition serves as a senior adviser to common supervisor Howie Roseman. The 45-year-old DiSandro, a burly man who prefers to maintain a low profile however is usually in entrance of tv cameras, oversees all security and safety issues for gamers, coaches and executives. He additionally directs safety on the staff’s coaching advanced, is answerable for safety measures associated to staff journey and logistics, and gives schooling on the NFL’s private conduct coverage.

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