Steelers hire Darian Thompson as special teams quality control coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have appointed Darian Thompson as their new special teams quality control coach, effective June 26, 2026. Thompson fills the position left by Derius Swinton II, who was dismissed in late May for violating club policy. Under the direction of special teams coach Danny Crossman, Thompson's hire marks another change initiated by head coach Mike McCarthy this off-season. The Steelers had not previously employed an assistant special teams coach since 2013.
- •Darian Thompson hired as Steelers' special teams quality control coach.
- •Thompson replaces Derius Swinton II, fired for violating policy.
- •Appointment comes as part of changes implemented by head coach Mike McCarthy.
- •Thompson will work under special teams coach Danny Crossman.
- •Steelers had not utilized an assistant special teams coach since 2013.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers hire Darian Thompson as special teams quality control coach
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers hire new special teams coach
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Darian Thompson as the team’s new special teams quality control coach, the team listed in a recent update.
"The Steelers have made an addition to their coaching staff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:10 PMSteelers hire Darian Thompson as special teams quality control coach
The Steelers have made an addition to their coaching staff.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:05 PMSteelers hire new special teams coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Darian Thompson as the team’s new special teams quality control coach, the team listed in a recent update.
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