Commanders appoint Wes Welker as tight ends coach after firing Ben Steele

Commanders appoint Wes Welker as tight ends coach after firing Ben Steele

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On 28 July, the Washington Commanders placed former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker in charge of coaching the team’s tight ends, ESPN reported. The move followed the dismissal of tight ends coach Ben Steele, who had been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on 7 June. Yahoo Sports said Steele was terminated after the June arrest and the team sought a replacement before training camp opened.

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July 28, 2026
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Wes Welker Assigned to Coach Washington Commanders Tight Ends
Wes Welker Assigned to Coach Washington Commanders Tight Ends

ESPN • 28 Jul 23:38

The Washington Commanders have placed former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker in charge of coaching the team's tight ends after dismissing the previous position coach.

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Washington Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest, promote Wes Welker
Washington Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest, promote Wes Welker

Yahoo Sports • 28 Jul 22:26

The Commanders dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following his June 7 arrest for suspected driving while intoxicated and obstruction, and named offensive assistant Wes Welker as his replacement.

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July 27, 2026
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Commanders dismiss tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
Commanders dismiss tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

CBS Sports • 27 Jul 14:57

Washington terminated new tight ends coach Ben Steele days before training camp following his June 7 arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

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Washington Commanders terminate tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
Washington Commanders terminate tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

Yahoo Sports • 27 Jul 14:30

The Commanders dismissed Ben Steele, who was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and refusing a breath test, and will name a replacement before training camp opens.

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Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after alleged policy breach
Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after alleged policy breach

NBC Sports • 27 Jul 14:00

Washington Commanders dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following a reported violation of team policy linked to a June arrest, and will seek a replacement as training camp approaches.

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Washington Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest
Washington Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest

Hogs Haven • 27 Jul 14:00

The Commanders have terminated tight ends coach Ben Steele after his June 7 arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and related offenses.

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