Steelers part ways with special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to violation of club policy
Pittsburgh has parted ways with special teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy, according to ESPN.
www.nfl.comDerius Swinton II is in the news for parting ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a violation of club policy, as reported in credible outlets dated May 28-29, 2026. He had been hired in the offseason as a senior special teams assistant and previously served as interim/standalone special teams coordinator for the Raiders in 2025. The Steelers confirmed his departure, and coverage notes that this marks a sudden end to his role before the 2026 season.
Key points you might find useful
- Timeline: Hired by the Steelers in early 2026, then parted ways by the end of May 2026.
- Role: Senior assistant special teams coach, working under new coordinator Danny Crossman.
- Prior experience: Longtime NFL special teams coach with prior NFL stints including the Raiders, Bears, 49ers, Chargers, and more.
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official Steelers statements or assemble a brief timeline of Swinton II’s coaching career across teams for quick reference. Also, I can monitor ongoing developments related to any follow-up statements or disciplinary details if you want regular updates.
Citations
- Reports of Swinton II parting ways with the Steelers due to a club policy violation, with date context, from NFL and multiple outlets.[1][4][7][8]