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www.nbcsports.comDerius Swinton II is reported to have parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a violation of club policy, per ESPN and multiple outlets cited in recent coverage (May 28–29, 2026). The move marks an abrupt end to his first season on Pittsburgh’s staff as the senior assistant special teams coach, after joining the team in the offseason.[1][2][3][4][9]
Context and what’s known
- What happened: The Steelers reportedly terminated Swinton’s employment following a violation of team policies, per ESPN and corroborating reports from Yardbarker and Steelers communications pages.[3][4][9][1]
- Who is Swinton: A veteran NFL special teams coach with prior roles including interim coordinator with the Raiders in 2025, and prior stints with the Chargers, 49ers, and other franchises across a 16-year coaching career.[2][5][1]
- Immediate impact: The Steelers replaced or reassessed their special teams staff during OTAs, aligning with early-season roster adjustments teams sometimes make when coaching staff changes occur mid-May.[10]
What this means for fans and observers
- If you’re tracking Steelers special teams, expect organizational adjustments and potential new coaching assignments in the coming weeks as they finalize their staff for training camp.[1][2]
- For Derius Swinton II, this development ends his current chapter with Pittsburgh and likely prompts him to pursue opportunities with other teams or roles in the league, given his long NFL coaching résumé.[5][2][1]
Would you like a concise timeline of the reporting articles and a quick comparison of Swinton’s recent roles with the Raiders, Chargers, and Steelers? I can also pull the latest official Steelers roster notes if you want.