Steelers part ways with Derius Swinton II
PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers have parted ways with senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II due to violation of club policy.
www.dkpittsburghsports.comThe latest news indicates that Derius Swinton II has parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with reports attributing the separation to a violation of club policy. Multiple outlets quoted ESPN and other insiders on the development in late May 2026.[1][3][4]
Key points
- Swinton was hired in early 2026 as a senior special teams assistant under head coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman.[2]
- ESPN reported the firing was due to a violation of Steelers policy, leading to his separation from the staff.[3][1]
- Background: Swinton has extensive NFL coaching experience, including roles with the Chargers and Raiders, and various stops as a special teams coordinator or assistant.[5][6]
Context and quick timeline
- February 2026: Steelers announce Swinton as a senior special teams assistant as part of a broader staff build under McCarthy.[2]
- May 28–29, 2026: Reports emerge that Swinton has been dismissed due to a policy violation.[4][3]
- Prior roles include interim/ST coordinator positions and lengthy service across multiple NFL teams.[8][5]
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