Latest News About Derius Swinton Ii

Derius Swinton II has been reported to part ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a violation of club policy, per ESPN and multiple outlets, with confirmation circulating around May 28–29, 2026. This ends his brief stint as the Steelers’ senior assistant special teams coach, after previously serving as interim special teams coordinator for the Raiders in 2025.

What happened

• The Steelers reportedly fired Swinton II for a violation of club policy, per ESPN, with coverage indicating the move occurred in late May 2026.
• The news was echoed by outlets such as NFL.com and Yardbarker, which summarized his departure as an administrative/disciplinary decision rather than a performance-related dismissal.

Context and background

• Swinton II had joined the Steelers for the 2026 season as the senior assistant special teams coach, after three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a stint as interim special teams coordinator in 2025.
• He has a long NFL coaching history spanning multiple teams and roles, including stints with the 49ers, Bears, Chargers, Lions, and Raiders, with prior leadership roles in Chicago and Las Vegas before moving to Pittsburgh.

Current status and next steps

• As of now, Swinton II is no longer with the Steelers. There is no official statement here beyond the reported club-policy violation and the ensuing departure. If you want, I can monitor for official Steelers press releases or updates from ESPN/NFL Network to confirm any successor staff hires or interim arrangements.

Illustrative quick snapshot

• Timeline: Raiders era → interim ST coordinator in 2025 → Steelers 2026 season starter as senior assistant ST coach → departure in May 2026.

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official Steelers statements or compile a brief dossier on Swinton II’s coaching track record across teams for comparison.