Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy
The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before the start of training camp.
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The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele. The termination occurred shortly before the team's training camp was scheduled to begin.
Coverage from The New York Times and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that the firing follows Steele's DWI arrest in Virginia. NBC Sports reports the dismissal was for violating team policy, while USA Today and CBS Sports focus on the timing of the departure.
Future developments depend on the team's transition into training camp without Steele.
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Quick answers
Who was dismissed from the Commanders?
Tight ends coach Ben Steele.
Why was Ben Steele fired?
Reports cite a DWI arrest in Virginia and violations of team policy.
When did this occur?
The dismissal took place on July 27, 2026, days before the start of training camp.
Coverage (5)
- Commanders part ways with TE coach prior to start of training camp USA Today · 2h ago
- Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before training camp CBS Sports · 2h ago
- Commanders fire TE coach following DWI arrest The New York Times · 2h ago
- Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy NBC Sports · 2h ago
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