Watch: Dre Greenlaw ejected for hitting Eagles head of security in the face

Greenlaw, a former Arkansas standout turned starting linebacker for San Francisco, threw the only punch in the scuffle.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter after hitting a member of the Eagles’ security staff in the face.

Greenlaw, who played at Arkansas from 2015-18, slammed down Eagles wide Devonta Smith on the Eagles’ sideline after Smith made a catch to put Philadelphia inside the 49ers’ 30. Greenlaw was flagged after the tackle and a scuffle ensued. Greenlaw appeared to be attempted feigning a punch toward the secruity member’s face, but actually connected.

The security guard was later identified as Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro.

Greenlaw immediately put his hands up and when officials intervened, he pointed to the security guard as if to suggest he was the aggressor. San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner walked Greenlaw away from the sideline back toward the 49ers’.

The 49ers entered the game leading the NFC West and the Eagles, at 10-1, led the NFC East with football’s best record.

Greenlaw entered the game second on the 49ers roster in tackles, behind Warner, this season. He’s been a starter for San Francisco all five years he has been in the league.

At Arkansas, Greenlaw, a Fayetteville High graduate, was an All-SEC linebacker who regististerd 320 tackles in his four seasons.