The Pittsburgh Steelers have parted ways with assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton, just three months after hiring him.

The 41-year-old has been a coach in the NFL since 2009 but only joined the Steelers in February for what would have been his 16th season in the league.

The organization have not revealed why Swinton has been let go but according to ESPN, Swinton violated club policy. Swinton has been approached for comment.

Swinton joined new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy’s setup earlier this year, with McCarthy taking over the team and ushering in a new era after replacing the popular Mike Tomlin.

Before arriving in Pittsburgh, Swinton was assistant special teams coach for the Las Vegas Raiders for three seasons. 

Derius Swinton – pictured with Los Angeles Chargers – has left his Pittsburgh Steelers job

He was also the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021.

The news was announced on the final day of the Steelers’ first run of OTAs, with the team beginning to ramp up its preparation for the upcoming 2026 season.

That campaign will also be the last of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who confirmed his last dance at a press conference earlier in May.

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