Pittsburgh Steelers Fire Coach In The Middle Of OTAs

Mike McCarthy (Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers Fire Coach In The Middle Of OTAs

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated May 29, 2026 2:20 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers will carry high expectations into the 2026 NFL season. After re-signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal and adding Mike McCarthy as Mike Tomlin’s replacement on the sideline, the AFC North team looks ready to compete.

Pittsburgh won the division last season, but they hope to go further this season. After a busy offseason, they started preparing for the new campaign.

Rodgers is back on the field (with new haircut claims included), and the team is making eyebrow-raising moves, meanwhile.

Mike McCarthy Fires Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Coach Amid OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers players. Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

On Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the team parted ways with senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II. They made the decision after Swinton violated a club policy.

Pittsburgh Steelers and Sr. special teams coach Derrius Swinton have parted ways due to violation of club policy, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 29, 2026

Swinton has been coaching in the league since 2009. He had stops with the Rams, Chiefs, Broncos, Bears, 49ers, Lions, Cardinals, Chargers and Raiders before joining the Steelers.

Amid renewed expectations for McCarthy and Rodgers, the Steelers now have to find a replacement for Swinton.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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