Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy
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Key Points:
- The Commanders announced the departure of tight ends coach Ben Steele just before the start of training camp, declining to provide details on the reason.
- According to The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala, Steele was dismissed for violating team policy following his arrest on June 7 for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and additional charges related to refusing tests and obstructing an officer.
- Steele informed the Commanders about his arrest, leading the team to notify the league and place him on paid leave; offensive assistant Wes Welker covered tight ends duties during minicamp.
- Head coach Dan Quinn is expected to name a new tight ends coach on Tuesday, coinciding with the full team’s reporting to training camp.
