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Steelers Part Ways With Senior Special Teams Coach Derius Swinton

The team says the separation follows a club‑policy violation and leaves a sudden special‑teams vacancy during OTAs that could complicate preparations before training camp.

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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 Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have parted ways with senior special teams coach Derius Swinton, a move reported on May 29, 2026.
  • League reporting and team sources say the separation was for a violation of club policy described by ESPN as workplace misconduct, but the Steelers declined to disclose specific details.
  • The dismissal came during organized team activities, leaving special teams coordinator Danny Crossman as the lone coach in that unit with only weeks left before training camp.
  • Swinton was hired by Pittsburgh in February as Crossman’s senior assistant after three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and a long NFL résumé, but he never coached a regular‑season game for the Steelers.
  • The lack of public detail makes this a developing personnel issue for Mike McCarthy’s restructured staff and could prompt the team to decide quickly whether to hire a replacement to preserve continuity for players.