Commanders Replacing Fired Coach With Former Patriots Star
Summary
The Washington Commanders have promoted Wes Welker to be their tight ends coach after firing Ben Steele. Welker is a former wide receiver who played mainly for the New England Patriots and has been coaching in the NFL since 2017.Key Facts
- Ben Steele was recently fired as the Commanders' tight ends coach.
- Wes Welker, a former Patriots star wide receiver, is now the tight ends coach.
- Welker was an offensive assistant for the Commanders earlier this year and a personnel analyst last season.
- Welker never played tight end in his NFL career; he was a wide receiver.
- He led the NFL in receptions three times and played in three Super Bowls but did not win any.
- Welker began coaching in the NFL in 2017, with roles including assistant and wide receivers coach.
- He coached wide receivers for the 49ers and Dolphins before joining the Commanders.
- Welker was already coaching tight ends during minicamp while the previous coach was on leave.
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