- May 21, 2026
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The Steelers have made an addition to their coaching staff.
Multiple outlets noted that the Steelers have added Darian Thompson to the list of coaches on their website. Thompson is listed as a special teams quality control assistant.
The move comes after the team fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton last month. That move was reportedly made due to workplace misconduct.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy had Thompson on his Cowboys staff as an assistant linebackers coach in 2023 and 2024. He remained on Brian Schottenheimer's staff last year, but was not retained after the team hired Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator. Thompson also played safety in the league and was on the Cowboys' roster during McCarthy's first two years as their head coach.
Multiple outlets noted that the Steelers have added Darian Thompson to the list of coaches on their website. Thompson is listed as a special teams quality control assistant.
The move comes after the team fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton last month. That move was reportedly made due to workplace misconduct.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy had Thompson on his Cowboys staff as an assistant linebackers coach in 2023 and 2024. He remained on Brian Schottenheimer's staff last year, but was not retained after the team hired Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator. Thompson also played safety in the league and was on the Cowboys' roster during McCarthy's first two years as their head coach.