Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Washington Commanders Fire Tight Ends Coach Ben Steele
The Washington Commanders fired their tight ends coach, Ben Steele, just days before training camp.
This happened because Steele was arrested for driving while intoxicated and other related charges.
The team said they were parting ways with him but didn't give more details.
Steele had been with the team for his first season after coaching with the Arizona Cardinals.
The Commanders are now looking for a new coach for the tight ends and will start training camp soon.
This is part of bigger changes the team is making after a not-so-good season last year.
Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele days before training camp.
Steele was arrested for DUI and related charges on June 7.
The team cited a violation of team policy as the reason for the firing.
Steele had previously coached with the Arizona Cardinals and other NFL teams.
The Commanders are making several coaching staff changes ahead of the new season.
- Who
- Ben Steele, Washington Commanders
- What
- Firing of tight ends coach Ben Steele
- When
- Days before training camp
- Where
- Washington Commanders
- Why
- Violation of team policy following arrest for DUI and related charges
Team Management
Ben Steele
Reason for Firing
Team Management
The Washington Commanders fired Ben Steele due to a violation of team policy following his arrest for DUI and related charges.
Ben Steele
Ben Steele's arrest and subsequent charges led to his termination, as he was unable to fulfill his coaching duties.
- Date of Firing
- Days before training camp
- Arrest Date
- June 7
- Charges
- Driving while intoxicated, refusing a blood or breath test, obstructing or resisting an officer without force
- Previous Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Training Camp Start Date
- Wednesday
- Head Coach
- Dan Quinn