Wes Welker to coach Commanders' tight ends following staff change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 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.
- 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
"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
"The Commanders needed a replacement for Ben Steele who was let go Tuesday, after a DWI arrest
"The Commanders will stay in house to replace tight ends coach Ben Steele.
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External links- 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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