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Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:26 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

Summary

The Washington Commanders have terminated tight ends coach Ben Steele following his DWI arrest. Steele was arrested on June 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia, after allegedly driving while intoxicated and resisting a breath test. He was placed on leave before the dismissal, which the team announced on July 27 without additional details. A replacement coach is set to be announced soon.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Steele was hired by the Commanders in February 2026.
•Steele was previously a tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
•He was placed on leave before the firing due to the arrest.
•The Commanders will announce a replacement on July 28.

Latest Updates

10:26 PMYahoo Entertainment — Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia, replace him with Wes Welker - Yahoo Sports
4:36 PMESPN — Commanders fire TE coach following DWI charge
3:01 PMCBS NFL — Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before training camp
2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia

What they're saying

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The Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele, two days before training camp begins, and more than a month after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
— ESPNby John Keim