Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Derius Swinton II was let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers in late May 2026, reportedly due to a violation of team policy or workplace misconduct, per multiple outlets.[1][3][4]
- Before his dismissal, Swinton had been hired in February 2026 as a senior special teams assistant to work under new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman.[2]
- The firing occurred after his short tenure with Pittsburgh, following his prior NFL coaching roles with several teams, including the Raiders and Chargers.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more details from the specific articles or summarize the timeline from his coaching history. I can also provide a quick comparison of how this development fits with Steelers’ special-teams staffing trends in recent years.[4][1][2][3]
Sources
Derius Swinton player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, fantasy, and more on NBC Sports.
www.nbcsports.comDerius Swinton (24) FS - 2005 • JUNIOR SEASON Saw action in a total of seven games… finished the season with nine total tackles, including seven solo stops, and
hamptonpirates.comThe Steelers are moving on from one of Mike McCarthy's new staff hires well before the season. Senior special teams coach Derius Swinton is out, ESPN's Adam Schefter notes.
www.yardbarker.comA new report sheds light on why the Pittsburgh Steelers fired senior special teams assistant coach Derius Swinton.
www.sportingnews.comDerius Swinton player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, fantasy, and more on NBC Sports.
www.nbcsports.comOn Friday, the Steelers relieved special teams assistant Derius Swinton of his duties.
www.yardbarker.comPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't done making new coaching additions this offseason, as they fill vacant roles and make new ones under the staff of he
www.si.comPittsburgh has parted ways with special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy, according to ESPN.
www.nfl.comMike McCarthy‘s new coaching staff in Pittsburgh continues to fill out as a couple more expected hires were reported this week. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Texas Tech outside linebackers coach C.J.
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