Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest
The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele following his arrest on a DWI charge.
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The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele. The decision follows a DWI arrest and charge against Steele.
Coverage from ESPN, The Washington Post, Hogs Haven, and AL.com emphasizes the timing of the firing, which occurs just days before the start of training camp. Attention now turns to how the team will manage the tight ends position given the sudden vacancy preceding training camp.
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Quick answers
Who was fired by the Commanders?
Tight ends coach Ben Steele.
Why was Ben Steele dismissed?
The dismissal follows a DWI arrest and charge.
When did this occur in relation to the NFL schedule?
The firing happened days before the start of training camp.
Coverage (4)
- NFL assistant coach fired days before start of training camp AL.com · 4h ago
- Commanders dismiss tight ends coach after DWI arrest The Washington Post · 4h ago
- Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI charge ESPN · 4h ago
- Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest Hogs Haven · 4h ago
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