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Steelers Fire Derius Swinton for Workplace Misconduct

Published May 30, 2026 · Updated May 30, 2026 · NBC Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers have terminated the contract of senior special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II, citing workplace misconduct as the reason.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have terminated the contract of senior special-teams assistant Derius Swinton II, citing workplace misconduct as the reason. musojam.blog

ESPN reported the firing occurred on Friday morning, though the specific nature of the alleged misconduct was not disclosed. Swinton, 41, served as the interim special-teams coordinator for the Raiders in 2025 and was hired as part of coach Mike McCarthy's initial staff.

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