🔥 Trending Who is Ben Steele? Commanders' Tight Ends Coach Parting Ways

Ben Steele is an American football coach who most recently served as the tight ends coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL) ³. His tenure with the team was brief, as he was fired in July 2026, just days before the start of training camp ³⁸.

Career Background

Before joining the Commanders, Steele had a coaching career that included various roles. He previously worked for the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals ⁷. His experience spanned different aspects of coaching, primarily focusing on offensive positions.

Recent Events and Dismissal

Steele's dismissal from the Washington Commanders on Monday, July 27, 2026, stemmed from his arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) ¹³⁵. The arrest occurred on June 7, 2026, in Loudoun County, Virginia, where the Commanders' training facilities are located ⁶⁷. In addition to the DWI charge, Steele was also charged with obstruction ⁷.

The Commanders released a brief statement announcing they were "parting ways" with Steele, effectively ending his several-month-long employment with the team ³⁵. The team is expected to announce his replacement on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⁴.