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Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 for a sideline altercation with player Emari Demercado after a costly fumble, marking the first NFL head coach fine for such an incident since Bruce Arians in 2022.
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel was involved in a heated sideline altercation during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he grabbed the neck of teammate Taybor Pepper. The incident occurred after kicker Jake Moody missed his third consecutive field goal, leading to a tense exchange. Samuel later attributed his actions to the heat of the moment in a close game, while Pepper noted that Samuel was urging the special teams to "lock in." Despite the drama, the 49ers secured a 23-20 victory with a game-winning field goal.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton appeared angry at quarterback Russell Wilson during a sideline altercation in their loss to the Detroit Lions. Payton refused to disclose what was said, but Wilson downplayed the incident and expressed confidence in Payton's faith in him. The Broncos' loss dropped them to the 11th seed in the AFC playoff picture.
Philadelphia Eagles' head of security, Dom DiSandro, will be banned from the sideline for the team's upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys due to an altercation with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Greenlaw was fined for body-slamming Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, which led to the incident. DiSandro and other Eagles officials met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the matter, and the league is reviewing additional material for potential further discipline. While DiSandro can travel with the team and perform his regular duties, he won't be allowed on the sideline during the game. The Eagles are currently leading the NFC East and are aiming to rebound from a lopsided loss in their previous game against the Cowboys.
Philadelphia Eagles' head of security, Dom DiSandro, has been barred from the sideline for the team's game against the Dallas Cowboys following his involvement in a sideline scuffle with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. DiSandro will still travel with the team but will not be allowed on the sideline. The NFL is reviewing additional material to determine if further discipline is necessary. Greenlaw and DiSandro have exchanged apologies, and Greenlaw may face a fine for his hit that sparked the altercation.
The NFL has issued a warning to all 32 teams after an altercation between Philadelphia Eagles head of security, Dom DiSandro, and San Francisco 49ers linebacker, Dre Greenlaw, on the sideline. The league reminded teams that non-player personnel should not engage in physical contact, taunting, or abusive language towards opposing players or officials. The memo stated that club personnel should allow coaches and officials to handle such situations, with appropriate penalties assessed. The NFL emphasized that it will enforce these rules and may impose fines, suspensions, or other accountability measures. DiSandro and Greenlaw were both ejected from the game, but have since made amends through intermediaries.
The NFL has sent a memo to all teams emphasizing that game-day staff should not involve themselves in altercations or make physical contact with players from opposing teams, following a sideline incident between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. The memo reminded clubs of the league's rules prohibiting non-player personnel from engaging with or taunting opposing players, and stated that coaches and game officials should manage any altercations with penalties assessed accordingly. The incident involving 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro is currently under investigation.
The NFL has sent a memo to all 32 teams addressing the conduct of club personnel on game day following an altercation between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. The league prohibits non-player personnel from making physical contact, taunting, or using abusive language towards opposing players or officials. The NFL is reviewing the incident and potential discipline, including fines and suspensions, may be imposed on the Eagles' head of security and the team.
Philadelphia Eagles head of security, Dom DiSandro, was ejected for getting involved in a sideline altercation during a game. The NFL will determine if and how the Eagles will be punished for his actions. Non-players should never cross the line of getting directly involved in the game, and teams need to understand that such behavior is unacceptable.