The Pittsburgh Steelers firing assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II Friday morning for a reported violation of club policy was surprising. Now, additional details are coming to light. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Swinton was fired due to “workplace misconduct.” “Though the Steelers declined to provide the exact violation, Swinton, who was hired as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers liked Germie Bernard enough to trade up for him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Thus, it’s not surprising they’re expecting the rookie to make an immediate impact. According to Ray Fittipaldo, Bernard looks every bit the part during the first portion of offseason practices. “From rookie minicamp through […]

Season 16, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the OTA media sessions that took place with members of Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff and players since our last show. We then recap our main takeaways from the last […]

Aaron Rodgers had a fine 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 games. While things weren’t always pretty, the Steelers liked what Rodgers did enough to bring him back for another season. However, at 42 years old, there’s some concern that he won’t be […]

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers secondary additions Jaquan Brisker and Daylen Everette took part in individual drills during Friday’s OTA practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, continuing to get familiar with their new team.

Brisker, a Pittsburgh native and former Penn State standout, began his career with the Chicago Bears before returning home as a free agent. Everette was a third-round selection in last month’s 2026 NFL Draft.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Sights & Sounds: Jaquan Brisker, Daylen Everette Getting Used to New Digs

Seeing the Pittsburgh Steelers trade up in the second round for Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard wasn’t a surprise, especially after all the interest the team showed in him throughout the pre-draft process. He fits the mold of what the Steelers look for as a route runner, from a versatility perspective, and especially from a […]

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have relieved senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II of his duties, Steelers Now has learned. The news was first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Steelers have not made any official response to the report.

Swinton, 41, was new to the team this offseason, hired on Feb. 5 to be the assistant to special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. He was most recently with the Las Vegas Raiders from 2023-25, including finishing the 2025 season as the Raiders’ interim special teams coordinator. He worked under Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce and Pete Carroll in...

A chance meeting between Micah Parsons and Mike Tomlin ended in a recruiting pitch for Tomlin to exit his NBC analyst role and join the Green Bay Packers. Parsons and Tomlin met up before Game 6’s Western Conference Final between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Video from Yahoo Sports shows Tomlin and […]

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers could have a new starting nose tackle this season. During his media availability on Wednesday, Steelers defensive line coach Domata Peko waxed poetic about Yayha Black‘s potential at the position.

”(Yahya) Black can be one of the best noses in the game if he just keeps on doing what he’s been doing, and us working his butt off,” Peko said. “Really good on his technique and his details. I just want to sharpen him up and get him really going, and try to bring out the best in him.”

The Steelers selected Black in the...

The Steelers have parted ways with senior special teams coach Derius Swinton II “due to a violation of club policy,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday morning.

The exact details of the policy Swinton reportedly violated are unclear.

Part of the Steelers’ new coaching staff under head coach Mike McCarthy, Swinton entered 2026 as Pittsburgh’s top special teams assistant behind coordinator Danny Crossman. Swinton is an experienced NFL coach with history on offense, defense, and special teams. He was most recently the interim special teams coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, where he worked alongside now-Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have parted ways with senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 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 […]

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren revealed during OTAs on Thursday that he has slimmed down this offseason.

Warren, who was listed at 215 pounds in 2025, said he currently weighs 208 pounds. Shedding weight was a priority for the fifth-year RB out of Oklahoma State.

“I’ve definitely been taking this offseason seriously,” Warren said. “We’re going into Year 5. I know the ins and outs of everything, so we’re moving it.”

Warren added that he feels faster and more explosive.

“Quicker, just more explosive muscle. I feel good,” he said.

The Steelers ranked 26th in rushing last...