Washington’s Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI arrest in Virginia, according to multiple reports citing Virginia court records. The arrest occurs on June 7, and court documents describe Steele as being taken into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The team moves to replace him ahead of training camp, with reports indicating the Commanders plan to have a new coach in place before camp begins. One outlet also reports that the team replaces Steele with former NFL receiver Wes Welker. Other coverage adds background on Steele’s coaching history, noting that he is hired earlier this winter and previously spent three seasons in the same tight ends coaching role for the Arizona Cardinals. Across sources, the central points are consistent: Steele is arrested for DWI-related allegations, and Washington makes a coaching change shortly afterward. The reports do not indicate the outcome of the legal process, but they describe the team’s decision to remove Steele from his coaching duties.
Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
Washington’s Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI arrest in Virginia, according to multiple reports citing Virginia court records. The arrest occurs on June 7, and court documen...
- Ben Steele is fired as the Commanders’ tight ends coach after a DWI arrest in Virginia.
- Virginia court records cited by outlets state Steele is arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on June 7.
- The Commanders make the change ahead of training camp.
- One report states the team appoints Wes Welker as Steele’s replacement.
- Steele previously coached tight ends for the Arizona Cardinals for three seasons before joining Washington earlier this winter.
Ben Steele faces DWI charges and additional counts after his arrest last month, with the Commanders set to name his replacement before training camp.
1 day agoThe 48-year-old was hired this past winter after spending three seasons in the same role for the Cardinals.
1 day agoVirginia court records show Steele was arrested on suspicion of DWI on June 7
1 day agoSteele was arrested on suspicion of while driving while intoxicated, according to Virginia court records.
1 day agoSteele was arrested on suspicion of while driving while intoxicated, according to Virginia court records.
1 day agoBen Steele was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on June 7.
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