Report: Steelers fired Derius Swinton for "workplace misconduct"
The Pittsburgh Steelers have terminated special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II due to workplace misconduct. The specific details surrounding the misconduct have not been disclosed. Swinton had a diverse coaching background, having worked with multiple NFL teams prior to his role with the Steelers.
- ▪Derius Swinton II was fired for a violation of team policy.
- ▪The nature of the alleged misconduct has not been specified.
- ▪Swinton previously worked with several NFL teams, including the Rams and Chargers.
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