49ers' Greenlaw ejected after swinging at Eagles' head of security

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) has an altercation with Philadelphia Eagles staff member Dom DiSandro during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 12/4/23

Tempers flared midway through the second half of Sunday's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles, leading to ejections on both sides.

Things exploded after 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw unnecessarily suplexed wideout DeVonta Smith near the Eagles bench. While officials tried to break things up, Greenlaw swiped at Eagles' head of security, Dom DiSandro, throwing gas on the fire.

Tempers are flaring between the 49ers and Eagles in Philly. pic.twitter.com/rnylqh4pWY
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 3, 2023

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

After officials restored calm, they ejected Greenlaw and DiSandro from the game, leading to a standing ovation for "Big Dom" from the Eagles faithful at Lincoln Financial Field.

And now a standing ovation for Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro, who is also exiting the field.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) December 3, 2023

Both sides engaged in chippiness before the kickoff of Sunday's NFC Championship game rematch, which predictably bled over into the game. Aside from the scuffle that led to the ejections of Greenlaw and DiSandro, there were more than a few get-togethers between the two sides after whistles.

This may not be the last we see of the bad blood. With both teams leading their respective divisions, another matchup in the postseason is likely, if not probable at some point, maybe even the NFC title game — again.

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