Commanders release tight ends coach Ben Steele before training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Commanders announced the departure of tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before the start of their training camp. Steele, who had been hired earlier this offseason, previously worked with the Cardinals, Broncos, Vikings, Falcons, and Buccaneers. The team's decision is likely to prompt questions for head coach Dan Quinn at his upcoming press conference.
- •Ben Steele is no longer part of the Commanders coaching staff.
- •Steele was hired earlier this offseason.
- •The announcement comes days before training camp begins.
- •Steele's prior coaching experience includes multiple NFL teams.
- •Head coach Dan Quinn will address this change in his press conference.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders fire tight ends coach on the verge of training camp
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders part ways with TE coach prior to start of training camp
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders part ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele
"The Commanders announced a change to their coaching staff a couple of days before their first practice of training camp.
"The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they have parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele.
"The Commanders have parted ways with TE coach Ben Steele as training camp begins.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:01 PMCommanders fire tight ends coach on the verge of training camp
The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they have parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:22 PMCommanders part ways with TE coach prior to start of training camp
The Commanders have parted ways with TE coach Ben Steele as training camp begins.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:39 PMCommanders part ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele
The Commanders announced a change to their coaching staff a couple of days before their first practice of training camp.
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