Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and charges related to refusing a blood/breath test.
- Steele was placed on leave after the June 7 arrest in Loudoun County, Virginia, and the team reported the incident to the NFL before deciding to dismiss him for violating team policy.
- Wes Welker temporarily coached the tight ends during minicamp while Steele was on leave, and a permanent replacement is expected to be announced before training camp opens.
- Steele, 48, joined the Commanders in February after three seasons coaching tight ends with the Arizona Cardinals and has previous NFL coaching experience with multiple teams.
- As a player, Steele spent six seasons in the NFL, including two seasons on the Green Bay Packers' regular roster, primarily as a tight end.
