Derius Swinton - Football
Derius 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.comHere’s the latest I can share based on public reporting up to now.
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Summary: The Pittsburgh Steelers fired senior special teams coach Derius Swinton II in late May 2026 for a violation of club policy. This ended his tenure with the Steelers after a brief, three-month stint with the organization in 2026. [Source: reports from ESPN via multiple outlets, May 28–29, 2026]
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Context: Swinton had joined the Steelers in February 2026 as part of the new staff led by interim/expanded special teams leadership under Danny Crossman, following transitions from prior coordinators. This was his first season with Pittsburgh, after prior roles with the Las Vegas Raiders and other NFL teams. [Source: Sporting News and NFL outlets, Feb 2026]
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Background: Swinton has a long NFL coaching resume spanning roles with the Rams, Chiefs, Broncos, Bears, 49ers, Lions, Cardinals, Chargers, Raiders, and others, with prior positions including special teams coordinator and various assistant roles. [Source: ESPN/league reporting, career summaries]
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Reactions/implications: The move is described as a policy-violation-driven dismissal rather than performance-based, and comes amid a broader reshaping of Pittsburgh’s coaching staff under McCarthy. No public details were universally released about the specific violation. [Sources: ESPN-derived reports, May 2026]
Would you like me to pull the most credible, up-to-date articles and summarize any confirmed details (including any statements from the Steelers or Swinton, and what this means for his career going forward)? I can also provide a quick timeline of Swinton’s coaching positions for clearer context.