‘Big Dom’ DiSandro, NFL’s most famous security officer, staying with Eagles on new deal

The Philadelphia Eagles signed chief security officer Dom DiSandro to a contract extension, according to a league source, ensuring that the NFL’s most famous security officer stays with the organization and the city where he’s worked for nearly three decades. 

DiSandro is known around the NFL and even to casual football fans as “Big Dom,” and his formal title is as large as his persona: senior adviser to the general manager/chief security officer/gameday coaching operations. The new contract comes at the same time that the Eagles signed assistant general manager Jon Ferrari to a new deal, ensuring that the Eagles kept two of general manager Howie Roseman’s most trusted team officials during an offseason of transition in Philadelphia’s front office.

Ferrari has been with the Eagles since 2016 after joining the franchise from the league office and was promoted to assistant GM in 2022. He plays a critical role in football operations, especially with league matters and rules compliance. Ferrari played a key behind-the-scenes role in the team’s defense of the Tush Push last spring.

The Eagles lost three high-ranking executives during the past month. More staff changes and title adjustments are expected to be announced.

DiSandro has been with the Eagles since 1999. His role in the organization goes well beyond team security. He’s an adviser to Roseman, including researching draft prospects. He’s a resource for players, and he’s often cited by name when a player retires. He also wears a headset on the sideline during games and is formally considered a member of the coaching staff.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt that he’s the best in the National Football League, and in my opinion, really all of sports, in what he does,” Roseman said in 2025. “His ability to not only gather information, but to have a feel for people.”

DiSandro gained national attention in 2023 when he was ejected from a nationally televised game against the San Francisco 49ers after he tried to break up a sideline fracas with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Officials considered DiSandro’s involvement “contributing to that escalation.” After that incident, DiSandro was banned from the sideline for the remainder of the regular season. The Eagles added the coaching duties to his title thereafter, formalizing his role on the staff. That’s why he’s wearing a headset when he’s not seen flanking coach Nick Sirianni in and out of the tunnel and to the pregame huddle, and always by a new player’s side when he arrives in Philadelphia or attends a public event.