Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia, replace him with Wes Welker
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and obstruction for refusing a blood/breath test.
- The team cited a violation of team policy as the reason for Steele's termination and reported the incident to the NFL, placing him on leave prior to his dismissal.
- Wes Welker, a former NFL wide receiver and current offensive assistant with the Commanders, will take over coaching tight ends moving forward.
- Steele, 48, was hired by Washington in February after three seasons coaching tight ends with the Arizona Cardinals and has prior coaching experience with multiple NFL teams.
- As a player, Steele spent six seasons in the NFL, including two seasons on the Green Bay Packers' active roster, recording four receptions for 42 yards.
