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The Washington Commanders fired tight end coach Ben Steele, who joined in February, after a DWI arrest and related charges; interim TE duties were handled by Wes Welker during minicamp, with a replacement expected to be named ahead of training camp.
The Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele days before training camp following a June arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, with The Athletic citing a policy violation. Steele was placed on leave as Wes Welker coached the TEs during minicamp, and Dan Quinn is expected to announce his replacement. The move comes as the team overhauls its coaching staff, with training camp opening soon and a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins scheduled for Aug. 12.
The Washington Commanders parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele after his June 7 arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, plus charges for refusing the field breath test, obstruction/resisting an officer without force, and changing course without a signal. Steele, who spent three seasons coaching Cardinals tight ends before joining Washington in 2026, was dismissed for violating team policy and there is currently no assistant tight ends coach on staff. With Steele out, Wes Welker coached the tight ends during mandatory minicamp, and head coach Dan Quinn could announce a replacement soon.
The Washington Commanders dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele for violating team policy amid reports of a June driving-while-intoxicated arrest. Steele notified the team and was placed on paid leave; offensive assistant Wes Welker handled TE duties at minicamp, with a replacement for Steele expected to be named ahead of training camp.