The NFL sent a memo Wednesday warning teams against staff interactions with opposing players in the aftermath of Sunday’s confrontation between San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Philadelphia Eagles security staffer “Big Dom” DiSandro.“The playing rules of the National Football League … clearly prohibit non-player personnel — coaches, trainers, equipment staff, security officers or others — from making physical contact with, taunting or directing abusive or insulting language toward opposing players, game officials or others involved in a game,” the statement reads, as reported by NFL Network.“ … Under no circumstances are club personnel to engage with or make physical contact with another club’s player(s) or other personnel.”The memo goes on to state that “this has been made clear on numerous occasions” alongside a vow that the league will “diligently enforce these rules and assess accountability measures on both individuals and clubs as appropriate.”
The NFL reportedly launched an investigation into the incident, which could result in disciplinary measures for DiSandro and the Eagles. Wednesday’s memo did not address DiSandro, Greenlaw, the Eagles or the 49ers directly.Things got heated between Greenlaw and DiSandro during Sunday’s 49ers win after Greenlaw’s hard tackle of Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith along the Eagles sideline. The hit after the whistle drew a flag on Greenlaw.DiSandro — the Eagles’ head of security — was standing nearby and stepped between Greenlaw and Smith in the aftermath of the tackle. He then shoved Greenlaw, prompting Greenlaw to swipe at his face. Greenlaw grazed DiSandro’s face, and the exchange led to both being ejected from the game
