Jonathan Greenard spotted with Big Dom at Sixers playoff game

Jonathan Greenard’s first public appearance as an Eagle came in one of Philadelphia’s most visible settings, sitting at the Celtics-76ers playoff game with Dom DiSandro, the franchise’s well-known “Big Dom.” NBC Sports reported that video from Game 3 on April 24, 2026 showed DiSandro behind Greenard, as Boston beat Philadelphia 108-100.

The timing gave the moment added weight. Greenard had just been acquired by the Eagles in a Day 2 draft trade with the Minnesota Vikings, a move that sent the linebacker to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 98 overall pick in the 2026 draft and a 2027 third-round pick. ESPN also reported that the Eagles agreed to a new deal with Greenard worth $100 million, making the playoff appearance more than a casual night out. It was a first glimpse of a newly landed player being folded into Philadelphia’s sports ecosystem almost immediately.

DiSandro is not a peripheral figure in that ecosystem. The Eagles say he has been with the organization since 1999 and is entering his 28th season with the team. His title is senior advisor to the general manager, chief security officer, and gameday coaching operations, and the club says he oversees safety and security for players, coaches, and executives. In Philadelphia, that mix of responsibilities has long made DiSandro one of the most recognizable people in the building, even if he spends most of his time out of the spotlight.

That is why Greenard’s public appearance with DiSandro mattered to Eagles fans paying attention to the franchise’s power structure, not just its roster. Big Dom has become shorthand for access, trust, and the informal channels that help define how the Eagles operate. Seeing Greenard with him, at a marquee playoff game in Philadelphia, suggested early relationship-building and a fast introduction to the culture around the team.

For a player arriving through a major trade and a lucrative new contract, the image was simple but revealing. Greenard did not just land in Philadelphia on paper. He showed up in one of the city’s biggest sports settings alongside one of the Eagles’ most influential behind-the-scenes figures, signaling how quickly the organization begins pulling new players into its orbit.