The Washington Commanders appoint offensive assistant Wes Welker to coach the team’s tight ends after parting ways with position coach Ben Steele. Multiple reports say the change happens shortly before the start of training camp, with the Commanders keeping their coaching staff in house to fill the role. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn address the update during a pre-training camp news conference held Tuesday. The team’s decision follows Steele’s departure this week.
One report adds context for Steele’s exit, saying Steele was arrested last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The Commanders publicly moved on from him before camp, and Welker is set to take over the tight ends duties. The reports do not indicate other coaching changes beyond Welker’s promotion to the tight ends position.
