Report: Steelers part ways with special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to violation of club policy
Pittsburgh has parted ways with special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy, according to ESPN.
www.nfl.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recent reports.
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Derius Swinton II, the Steelers’ senior special teams coach, parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May 2026 due to a violation of team policy. This was reported by ESPN and subsequently echoed by multiple outlets. [sources indicate the timing as May 29, 2026, and identify the cause as a policy violation][1][2][3]
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Prior to that departure, Swinton had been hired in early 2026 as a senior special teams assistant under head coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman, after several seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a stint as interim special teams coordinator in 2025. [reported hiring context and background][2][4]
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Various outlets noted Swinton’s NFL coaching experience dating back to 2009, including roles with the 49ers, Chargers, Bears, Cardinals, Broncos, Lions, and Raiders, with specific coordinator roles in San Francisco (2016) and Los Angeles Chargers (2021). [career overview][3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact quotes from these articles or check for any formal Steelers statements, subsequent team announcements, or potential replacements named for the role. I can also provide a quick timeline of Swinton’s coaching career for context. Would you like me to do that?