Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
Hogs Haven • • sports
Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders have parted ways with new tight ends coach Ben Steele ahead of training camp, citing a violation of team policy without providing further details.
- Steele was arrested on June 7 in Virginia for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and faces additional charges including refusing a blood/breath test and obstruction.
- Steele joined the Commanders in 2026 after three seasons as the Arizona Cardinals tight ends coach; previously, David Raih held the tight ends coach position before his promotion.
- During the team's mandatory minicamp, offensive assistant Wes Welker temporarily coached the tight ends, as Steele was absent from both the minicamp and a June 10 media availability.
- Head coach Dan Quinn is expected to address the situation and potentially announce Steele’s replacement during his media session on Tuesday.
