The Steelers have parted ways with senior special teams coach Derrius Swinton “due to a violation of club policy,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday morning.
The exact details of the policy Swinton reportedly violated are unclear.
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Part of the Steelers’ new coaching staff under head coach Mike McCarthy, Swinton entered 2026 as Pittsburgh’s top special teams assistant behind coordinator Danny Crossman. Swinton is an experienced NFL coach with history on offense, defense, and special teams. He was most recently the interim special teams coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, where he worked alongside now-Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
With Swinton suddenly off of the Steelers staff, it remains unclear if the team will look to hire a replacement this late in the process. The team has just four OTAs remaining.
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