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The Steelers fired senior special teams coach Derius Swinton II for a policy violation, leaving Danny Crossman as the lone ST coach; details were not disclosed and it’s unclear if a replacement will be hired before OTAs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers dismissed senior assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton for violating team policy, though the exact nature of the violation wasn’t disclosed. Swinton spent three seasons with the Raiders as an assistant ST coach and has coached for multiple NFL teams, with Danny Crossman continuing as the Steelers’ special teams coordinator.
Tom Moore, the 87-year-old NFL coaching legend, is returning to his alma mater Iowa as a senior consultant and offensive advisor, 64 years after leaving as a quarterback. His storied career includes roles with the Steelers, Colts (where he mentored Peyton Manning), Vikings, Jets, Saints, and Buccaneers, earning four Super Bowl rings along the way.
Sean McDermott, fired after nine seasons as Bills head coach, said on the Rich Eisen Show that he absolutely wants to coach again and is evaluating potential media jobs for 2026, while acknowledging a year off could become a chance to focus on family. He left the sideline with a 98-50 regular-season record and an 8-8 postseason mark, and his return to coaching could shape the NFL's coaching landscape for 2027.
Dave McGinnis, longtime NFL coach and Titans color analyst—affectionately known as 'Coach Mac'—died at 74 after an illness that began in March. He coached for the Bears, Cardinals, and Rams, mentored eight Hall of Famers, and became a beloved Titans broadcaster from 2017-2025, known for his warmth, storytelling, and football insight. His legacy lives on in the Titans family and the wider NFL community.
The Steelers included Pat McAfee in their vetting of Mike McCarthy, with McAfee praising McCarthy’s preparation and engagement on his show. McCarthy was one of three in-person interview candidates (alongside Anthony Weaver and Brian Flores) and ultimately won the job after leaving the Cowboys; how much McAfee’s input influenced the decision remains unclear.
The Green Bay Packers named Cam Achord their new special teams coordinator. Achord brings a decade of NFL special-teams coaching, including senior roles with the Giants and Patriots, and a track record of productive kickoff returns and solid overall special-teams performance.
The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis hours after rape and assault allegations linked to his time at Michigan went public, with Ann Arbor police reportedly investigating. The team said it was gathering information and would comment further.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Rick Dennison as offensive line coach, tapping a 30-year NFL coaching veteran whose résumé includes offensive coordinator roles with the Bills, Broncos and Texans, multiple Super Bowl titles with Denver, and recent run-game success with Seattle that boosted its rushing output.
Cameron Achord, who once led the NFL’s top special-teams unit with New England and later coached for the Giants, is among Green Bay’s candidates to replace Rich Bisaccia as the Packers’ special-teams coordinator, with Matt LaFleur already lining up interviews and endorsements from Patriots legend Matthew Slater highlighting Achord’s strengths.
Travis Smith has been named the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line coach, returning to the franchise after earlier tenure with the Raiders and recent roles with the Bears and Titans, where he helped develop Pro Bowlers and pass rushers such as Maxx Crosby.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Andrew Janocko their new offensive coordinator. A 14-year NFL coach most recently serving as Seattle’s quarterbacks coach, Janocko has worked with the Saints, Bears and Vikings and helped develop QBs such as Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, now taking over Las Vegas’s offensive duties.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Mike McCoy as Assistant Head Coach, adding a veteran NFL coach with 23 years of experience including a Chargers head coaching tenure and multiple offensive coordinator roles across several franchises. McCoy’s offenses have repeatedly ranked top 10, and his recent work includes interim head coaching with the Titans in 2025 and quarterback development roles with the Jaguars and Broncos.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced Mike McCoy as their new assistant head coach. A 23-year NFL coaching veteran, McCoy has served as Chargers head coach (2013-16) and offensive coordinator for the Broncos and Cardinals, and most recently was with the Titans as a senior offensive assistant and interim head coach in 2025. His offenses have repeatedly ranked in the top 10, and he mentored Cam Ward to a franchise rookie passing yardage record (3,169 yards) in 2025.
Las Vegas has named Klint Kubiak as head coach, adding a coach with 13 NFL seasons of experience and a strong offensive track record to the Raiders. Most recently the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator during their 2025 Super Bowl-winning run, Kubiak has also served as OC/Passing Game Coordinator for the 49ers, Vikings, Broncos, and Saints, and hails from a coaching family—the late Gary Kubiak is a Super Bowl-winning former head coach. The hire, which makes father and son Gary and Klint Kubiak the 10th father-son NFL head-coach duo and first to win a Super Bowl, signals a focus on offense and stability as he eyes Las Vegas as a long-term home.