Steelers mysteriously fire coach after just three-plus months
The Pittsburgh Steelers have fired senior special teams coach Derius Swinton after just over three months on the job. The decision was made due to a mysterious violation of club policy, though specific details have not been disclosed. This change comes during the team's organized activities and follows a significant coaching overhaul after the departure of longtime head coach Mike Tomlin.
- ▪Derius Swinton was let go due to a violation of club policy.
- ▪The specific policy that was violated has not been revealed.
- ▪Swinton had only been with the Steelers for three and a half months.
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NFL Steelers mysteriously fire coach after just three-plus months By Michael Blinn Published May 29, 2026, 1:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mike McCarthy’s first Steelers staff has already taken a hit. The team parted with senior special teams coach Derius Swinton on Friday due to mysterious a violation of club policy, according to reports. There is no mention of which specific policy Swinton is alleged to have violated. Special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on before on during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
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