Commanders fire Ben Steele following DWI arrest
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele days before training camp, citing a violation of team policy related to his recent arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and additional charges.
- Steele was placed on leave after informing the team of his arrest, and offensive assistant Wes Welker covered tight ends coaching duties during minicamp.
- Steele, 48, was set to begin his first season with the Commanders after three years as the Arizona Cardinals' tight ends coach, where he helped Trey McBride set an NFL positional record with 126 receptions in 2025.
- Head coach Dan Quinn, who recently revamped the coaching staff following a 5-12 season, is expected to announce Steele’s replacement soon.
- Steele has a diverse NFL coaching background, including roles with the Broncos, Vikings, Buccaneers, and Falcons, and was a former NFL tight end with the Green Bay Packers.
