Overview
- The Philadelphia Eagles experienced a significant decline in performance, losing five of their final six games after a 10-1 start, coinciding with the suspension of head of security Dominic 'Big Dom' DiSandro.
- DiSandro was suspended following a physical altercation with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, leading to a lack of sideline presence that reportedly affected the team's dynamics.
- Head coach Nick Sirianni faced difficulties managing his emotions and had numerous arguments with players and coaches during games in DiSandro's absence.
- Despite DiSandro's return for the wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Eagles were unable to recover, suffering a 32-9 defeat.
- Players and reports highlighted DiSandro's positive impact on the team's morale and performance, suggesting his absence was a key factor in the Eagles' late-season struggles.