Wes Welker to coach Commanders' tight ends following staff change
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Wes Welker will take over coaching the Washington Commanders' tight ends starting from training camp on July 29. This announcement follows the dismissal of Ben Steele, who was let go for violating team policy after a June DWI arrest. Welker, who has been with the team since 2025 as a personnel analyst and offensive assistant, previously coached the tight ends during minicamp while Steele was on leave. Head coach Dan Quinn did not confirm a formal title change for Welker, who will work to develop the tight end group going forward.
- •Wes Welker takes over tight ends coaching for the Commanders.
- •Ben Steele was dismissed after violating team policy.
- •Welker coached tight ends during minicamp earlier this summer.
- •Team's first training camp practice is scheduled for July 29.
- •Steele had been charged with DWI and other offenses.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders promote NFL legend to fill void as new tight ends coach
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wes Welker to coach tight ends for the Commanders after Steele's exit just before the start of camp
- 11:38 PMESPN — Commanders tab ex-All-Pro WR Wes Welker to coach tight ends - ESPN
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders offensive assistant Wes Welker will work with the team's tight ends
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders have Wes Welker now coaching tight ends
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Wes Welker to Coach Commanders Tight Ends After Staff Change
"Wes Welker will coach tight ends for the Washington Commanders after the team moved on from position coach Ben Steele this week. General manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn held their pre-training camp news conference Tuesday and addressed the move. A day earlier, the Commanders said they were parting ways with Steele, who was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated last month.
"The Washington Commanders have at least added a short-term solution to the coaching staff with Wes Welker set to work with the tight end room
"Former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker will coach the Washington Commanders' tight ends after the team fired its previous position coach Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:01 AMCommanders promote NFL legend to fill void as new tight ends coach
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Wes Welker earns promotion, will coach Commanders' tight ends.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 11:38 PMCommanders tab ex-All-Pro WR Wes Welker to coach tight ends - ESPN
Former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker will coach the Washington Commanders' tight ends after the team fired its previous position coach Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:00 AMWes Welker to coach tight ends for the Commanders after Steele's exit just before the start of camp
Wes Welker will coach tight ends for the Washington Commanders after the team moved on from position coach Ben Steele this week. General manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn held their pre-training camp news conference Tuesday and addressed the move. A day earlier, the Commanders said they were parting ways with Steele, who was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated last month.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:10 PMCommanders offensive assistant Wes Welker will work with the team's tight ends
The Commanders will stay in house to replace tight ends coach Ben Steele.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:07 PMWashington Commanders have Wes Welker now coaching tight ends
The Commanders needed a replacement for Ben Steele who was let go Tuesday, after a DWI arrest
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:03 PMWes Welker to Coach Commanders Tight Ends After Staff Change
The Washington Commanders have at least added a short-term solution to the coaching staff with Wes Welker set to work with the tight end room
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