Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following his arrest on a DWI charge.
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The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele. The dismissal follows a DWI arrest and charge against the coach.
Coverage from NFL.com, ESPN, and The Washington Post emphasizes that the move occurred just days before the start of training camp. Hogs Haven and AL.com also reported on the team parting ways with Steele.
Future coverage is expected to center on how the team manages the tight ends coaching vacancy as training camp begins.
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Sources (5)
- NFL news roundup: Commanders fire TEs coach Ben Steele; Lions signing LB Troy Reeder NFL.com · 46d ago
- NFL assistant coach fired days before start of training camp AL.com · 46d ago
- Commanders dismiss tight ends coach after DWI arrest The Washington Post · 46d ago
- Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI charge ESPN · 46d ago
- Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest Hogs Haven · 46d ago broke it first
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Why was Ben Steele fired?
He was dismissed following a DWI arrest and charge.
What was Ben Steele's role with the Commanders?
He served as the tight ends (TEs) coach.
When did this happen in relation to the NFL schedule?
The firing occurred days before the start of training camp.
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