Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy
The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI arrest in Virginia.
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Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy NBC Sports · 92d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI arrest in Virginia.
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The Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before the start of training camp. The dismissal follows a DWI arrest in Virginia and a violation of team policy.
Coverage from The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports emphasizes the legal circumstances and policy violations leading to the firing. USA Today and CBS Sports highlight the timing of the departure immediately preceding the training camp schedule.
Future developments will likely center on how the team manages the tight ends coaching position as training camp begins.
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Who was dismissed by the Commanders?
Tight ends coach Ben Steele.
Why was Ben Steele fired?
He was dismissed for violating team policy following a DWI arrest in Virginia.
When did this occur?
The dismissal took place on July 27, 2026, shortly before the start of training camp.
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