Commanders part ways with tight ends coach ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele just before training camp starts. Steele's dismissal follows his recent arrest, which violated team rules. As training camp opens, the team is reportedly looking to elevate Wes Welker, a five-time Pro Bowler originally hired as a personnel analyst, to the tight ends coach position. Head coach Dan Quinn is expected to address the media regarding this change on Tuesday. Another option is to return offensive pass game coordinator David Raih to the role, though that seems less likely.
- •Ben Steele was fired due to a violation of team rules.
- •Training camp starts for the Commanders on Wednesday.
- •Wes Welker is a candidate for the tight ends coaching position.
- •Raih has coached tight ends for the last two years.
- •Quinn will make an announcement about the coaching change on Tuesday.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — 5-time Pro Bowler could become Commanders new TE coach
"The Commanders need a new TE coach, Fortunately, they appear to have a quality replacement lined up.
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