Report: Commanders dismissed TE coach Ben Steele for violating team policy
The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele for violating team policy. Reports indicate the firing followed Steele's arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Why it matters
Personnel conduct issues in professional sports organizations often lead to immediate disciplinary action to maintain team standards and public image.
The Commanders announced the departure of tight ends coach Ben Steele on Monday morning and declined further comment about why the offseason addition to Dan Quinn’s staff was leaving the team just before the start of training camp.
Nicki Jhabvala of TheAthletic.com reports that Steele was dismissed due to a violation of team policy. Jhabvala also reports that Steele was arrested on suspicion driving while intoxicated on June 7 and faces additional charges for refusing to take a blood/breath test and obstructing or resisting an officer without force.
Per the report, Steele notified the Commanders about the arrest. The team informed the league and Steele was placed on paid leave . With Steele on leave, offensive assistant Wes Welker worked with the tight ends at minicamp.
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