The Eagles’ surprising downfall in the 2023 NFL season was a perplexing turn of events following their 10-1 start. The decline began after a shocking 42-19 loss to the 49ers on December 3, which seemed to have a ripple effect on the team’s performance.
The game also saw an unexpected incident involving Eagles staffer Dom DiSandro and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, resulting in DiSandro being banned from the sidelines for the rest of the regular season. His absence had a significant impact on head coach Nick Sirianni, as DiSandro was known for controlling Sirianni’s emotions on the sideline. Without him, Sirianni reportedly got into numerous arguments with players and coaches during games.
Despite DiSandro’s return to the sidelines for the wild-card game, the Eagles were unable to turn their fortunes around. This incident led to the NFL sending a memo to teams reminding staff members of their prohibited involvement in game day altercations.
Following the fallout, the Eagles decided to retain Sirianni as their head coach for the 2024 season, as they look to bounce back after previously reaching Super Bowl LVII under his leadership.
This unexpected turn of events for the Eagles comes as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the NFL and the impact that off-field incidents can have on a team’s performance. As they regroup for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Philadelphia to see how they respond to the challenges faced in 2023.
