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Steelers Coach Fired for Policy Breach
29 May
Summary
- Derius Swinton II was let go by the Steelers due to a policy violation.
- Swinton joined the Steelers staff in February under new coach Mike McCarthy.
- He previously held assistant roles with multiple NFL teams, including the Raiders.
Pittsburgh Steelers senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II has been dismissed from his position. A team source confirmed the departure, citing a violation of team policy as the reason, although the exact nature of the violation has not been disclosed.
Swinton, 41, was a recent addition to the Steelers' coaching staff, having been hired in February by new head coach Mike McCarthy. His tenure with the team was brief, concluding before the full extent of his contributions could be realized.
Before his time in Pittsburgh, Swinton had an extensive coaching background across the National Football League. He held assistant coaching roles with numerous teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Most recently, Swinton served with the Raiders, where he was named interim special teams coordinator after Week 10 of the 2025 season. However, he was not retained by the Raiders' newly appointed head coach, Klint Kubiak, prior to joining the Steelers.
