Raiders Appoint Derius Swinton as Interim Special Teams Coordinator
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially announced a significant staffing change within their coaching staff. On Friday, the team terminated the contract of special teams coordinator Tom McMahon.
Appointment of Derius Swinton as Interim Coordinator
Head coach Pete Carroll has named Derius Swinton as the interim special teams coordinator. Swinton, previously serving as the assistant special teams coach, will assume this role for the remainder of the season.
Statement from Head Coach Pete Carroll
In the official announcement, Carroll expressed respect for McMahon’s work within the NFL. He stated, “Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator. We are excited to attack the second half of this season with outstanding intent and purpose.”
A Look at Tom McMahon’s Career
McMahon joined the Raiders in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles. He served as the special teams coordinator for several NFL teams, including:
- Atlanta Falcons
- Los Angeles Rams
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos
Carroll also thanked McMahon for his contributions, wishing him well in future endeavors.
Derius Swinton’s Professional Background
Derius Swinton joined the Raiders in 2023. His experience spans various teams, where he held coaching positions with:
- Los Angeles Rams
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Denver Broncos
- Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers
- Detroit Lions
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
He has been retained under both interim head coach Antonio Pierce and now under Carroll.
As the Raiders move forward, the organization looks to rally and improve their special teams performance in the upcoming matches with Swinton at the helm.
