Steelers fire assistant Derius Swinton II for policy violation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have terminated senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy. The dismissal comes as the team continues its preparation for the upcoming season, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining organizational standards. Swinton's departure adds to the changes within the coaching staff ahead of training camp, as the Steelers seek to optimize their performance following a challenging previous season. The search for a replacement has begun as the team aims to fill the vacancy quickly.
- •Derius Swinton II fired from his position with the Steelers
- •Firing due to a violation of club policy
- •Swinton was a senior special teams assistant
- •Steelers preparing for the upcoming season
- •Team actively seeking a replacement
- 10:14 PMESPN NFL — Source: Steelers assistant fired for misconduct
- 8:47 PMBehind the Steel Curtain — Steelers fire senior special teams coach in shock move - Behind the Steel Curtain
- 8:28 PMPittsburgh Post-Gazette — Steelers dismiss assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II months into the job - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The Steelers have fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of club policy, sources told ESPN.
"Derrius Swinton reportedly violated club policy.
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External links- ESPN NFLMay 29, 2026, 10:14 PMSource: Steelers assistant fired for misconduct
The Steelers have fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of club policy, sources told ESPN.
- Behind the Steel CurtainMay 29, 2026, 8:47 PMSteelers fire senior special teams coach in shock move - Behind the Steel Curtain
Derrius Swinton reportedly violated club policy.
- Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMay 29, 2026, 8:28 PMSteelers dismiss assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II months into the job - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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