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Steelers fire Derius Swinton for workplace misconduct

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Steelers fire Derius Swinton for workplace misconduct
Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers terminated special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II on Friday morning for a violation of team policy. The decision was reported by ESPN and highlights issues within the organization regarding adherence to conduct standards. As part of his duties, Swinton was responsible for assisting the special teams unit. The Steelers will now seek to fill the vacancy within their coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Steelers fired Derius Swinton II on Friday morning
  • •Termination resulted from workplace misconduct
  • •Swinton served as a special-teams assistant
  • •Steelers are searching for a new coach for the position
Latest Updates
  • 3:42 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Steelers fired Derius Swinton for "workplace misconduct" - NBC Sports
  • 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Steelers fired Derius Swinton for "workplace misconduct"
  • 3:54 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Steelers dismiss senior assistant ST coach Derius Swinton for violating team policy - NBC Sports
What they're saying
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On Friday morning, ESPN reported that the Steelers had fired seniors special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of team policy.

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On Friday morning, ESPN reported that the Steelers had fired seniors special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of team policy.

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The Steelers hired Derius Swinton as a senior assistant special teams coach this offseason, but he won't be with the team for the 2026 season.

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