Overview
- The Commanders announced they had parted ways with Ben Steele on Monday and said the team would have no further comment.
- Reporting linked the dismissal to Steele’s June 7 arrest in Loudoun County, Virginia, where court records show four charges including driving while intoxicated and refusal of a blood or breath test.
- The team placed Steele on paid leave after the arrest and notified the NFL, and multiple outlets say the firing stemmed from a violation of team policy.
- Offensive assistant Wes Welker ran tight ends work during minicamp and could continue as interim while the Commanders expect to name a permanent replacement imminently.
- Steele was hired this offseason after three years as Arizona’s tight ends coach, he helped develop All-Pro Trey McBride, and his court hearing is scheduled for August 13 which leaves his legal case unresolved as the club reorganizes before camp.