Steelers Hire Darian Thompson as Special Teams Quality Control Coach

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Steelers Hire Darian Thompson as Special Teams Quality Control Coach

Darian Thompson has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as special teams quality control coach. The former NFL safety previously coached under Mike McCarthy with the Dallas Cowboys and also spent time on Brian Schottenheimer's staff. Thompson fills a coaching role following the departure of senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton last month.

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