Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest last month

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The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI arrest last month.

The Commanders confirmed the news, stating they would be "parting ways" with Steele before his first season with the franchise ever begins.

"The team will have no further comment at this time," the Commanders added to its statement on X.

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Arizona Cardinals tight ends coach Ben Steele watches from the sideline during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 7, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (IMAGN IMAGES)

Steele was arrested on charges of DWI last month, as The Athletic reported,he was placed on administrative leave after the Commanders were informed of the incident.

Steele is also facing charges for refusing a blood/breath test, obstructing or resisting an officer without force and changing course without signaling, per Virginia court records.

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The report also said Steele’s replacement is expected to be named on Tuesday, as the Commanders are set to begin training camp the following day.

Wes Welker, the former New England Patriots and Denver Broncos receiver, was the Commanders’ interim tight ends coach while Steele was on leave during the team’s minicamp this offseason.

Steele is a veteran tight ends coach,