Big Dom Shows Humanity Beyond Rivalry in Heartfelt Support for Giants Rookie
Philadelphia, PA — NFC East rivalries are known for tension, hostility and unfiltered passion. But on Sunday night, Philadelphia Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro — the widely respected figure known as “Big Dom” — delivered a moment that cut through all of it.
After Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a season-ending ankle injury and was rushed to a hospital in Philadelphia, his parents arrived shaken, uncertain of what would come next in their son’s young career. It could have been a lonely and frightening moment.
Instead, Big Dom quietly stepped away from his post and visited the family. He brought with him pizza and Philly cheesesteaks, the city’s signature comfort food, hoping to make a brutal day feel just a little easier for everyone involved.
“We may battle on the field — but once the whistle stops, we take care of our own,” he told Skattebo’s father while offering support. “Your boy will walk again. Your boy will fight again.”
There were no cameras, no announcements — just humanity.
The gesture resonated instantly. The Skattebo family later described the moment on X, publicly thanking Big Dom and the Eagles organization for treating them with kindness and dignity during their toughest hours. It was the kind of message no Giants fan ever expected to write.
Inside the Giants’ locker room, the post spread quickly, with several veterans praising Philadelphia for setting aside rivalry when real life took precedence. Even players who were visibly frustrated after the loss acknowledged the importance of what DiSandro did.
Eagles fans echoed that compassion earlier in the night, standing and applauding Skattebo as he was carted from the field in an air cast. For a rivalry often defined by bad blood, the applause and online reactions painted a dramatically different picture.
Skattebo’s rookie season is done, but the Giants believe he remains a major building block for their future. With Cam, Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers and a young defensive core, hope continues to grow in New York — even through the adversity.
And thanks to Big Dom’s quiet act of kindness, this chapter will be remembered not just for injury and heartbreak — but for a rare moment where respect won over rivalry inside the NFL.
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Opens Up About Trade Deadline Ahead of Bye Week
The Philadelphia Eagles head into their bye week with the defending Super Bowl champions sporting a 6-2 record while sitting comfortably in first place in the NFC East division standings. The closest to the Eagles in the division is the Dallas Cowboys at 3-4-1, which shows the lead Philadelphia has when they return for Week 10 on the road against the Green Bay Packers.
Even though the Eagles are in a good position to defend their title right now, as it may be a foregone conclusion that they win the division title and secure one of the top seeds in the NFC, Philadelphia is far from perfect and might try to shake things up ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Reveals Thoughts on NFL Trade Deadline
GettyHead coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with GM Howie Roseman.
With the Eagles potentially making a move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, Philadelphia’s situation has become a hot topic across the league.
On Monday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on the trade deadline and how he’s always in “constant communication” with general manager Howie Roseman.
“Regardless of the scenario, whether we have a game, whether we have a short week with a trade deadline coming up, always constant communication with Howie [Roseman] about everything,” Sirianni said. “We find time to do the things that are necessary to help the team win, help the team get better, whatever it may be.
“Obviously, this week’s very important for us as far as our self-scout and identifying some different things, and always going to be a busy week. But I wouldn’t say because we don’t have a game this upcoming week, it’s any different, because you just find the time to do the things necessary to help get better and help the team win.”
With one week left until the buzzer sounds on the trade deadline, things could get interesting for Philadelphia, as the team’s brass assesses whether it is time to shake things up or stand pat.
All the attention right now is directed toward star wide receiver A.J. Brown, who appears to be still not happy with his role with the Eagles, which he has made abundantly clear in a very public fashion.
Will the Eagles Trade A.J. Brown?
GettyA.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles.
With a week to go before the buzzer sounds on the NFL trade deadline, the consensus seems to be that the Eagles will not be trading the disgruntled Brown. He has made it clear on multiple occasions that he’s not happy with how he’s being used by the team from week to week, which has caused a distraction in the locker room and has been a constant storyline.
However, the team is sitting at 6-2 and well on its way to winning the NFC East division title and being a force to be reckoned with once again in the NFL playoffs. That said, Philadelphia does seem compelled to move Brown, but that could change quickly if the right trade call comes in before Nov. 4.
