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Steelers Fire Senior Special‑Teams Coach Derius Swinton

The team said the move followed a violation of club policy that ESPN called workplace misconduct and it leaves Danny Crossman as the lone special‑teams coach during the final OTAs.

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A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet sits on the field prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, left, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers during practice, Image 2 shows Special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on before on during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams

Overview

  • The Steelers confirmed they parted ways with Derius Swinton after reports from league and ESPN sources that he violated a team policy described as workplace misconduct.
  • Swinton was hired in February and was dismissed roughly three months later, with multiple outlets citing Adam Schefter and Brooke Pryor for the initial reporting.
  • The organization declined to disclose specifics of the alleged policy breach and Swinton has not publicly commented, so reporting on details is ongoing.
  • With Swinton gone, veteran Danny Crossman remains the only coach on the special‑teams staff, creating short‑term staffing and continuity questions during the remaining OTAs.
  • Swinton is a nearly two‑decade NFL assistant who most recently served with the Las Vegas Raiders and finished 2025 as their interim special‑teams coordinator, a background that helps explain why his abrupt exit drew attention.