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Steelers seek replacement for fired coach Derius Swinton II, says McCarthy

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Steelers seek replacement for fired coach Derius Swinton II, says McCarthy
Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that the team is actively searching for a new assistant special teams coach following the firing of Derius Swinton II. The dismissal was due to a violation of club policy related to workplace misconduct. McCarthy indicated that the situation was handled internally and that the hiring process for Swinton's replacement is currently ongoing. As the offseason progresses, updates on the coaching search are expected.

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  • •Derius Swinton II was fired over workplace misconduct.
  • •The Steelers are looking for a new assistant special teams coach.
  • •Mike McCarthy confirmed the hiring process is ongoing.
  • •Swinton previously coached special teams for several NFL teams.
  • •Updates on the coaching search will continue throughout the offseason.
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  • 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers already looking to replace fired coach, says Mike McCarthy
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy discussed the firing of Derius Swinton II and revealed that the team was in the process of replacing him.

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