Commanders Make Former All-Pro WR New Tight Ends Coach
Summary
The Washington Commanders have hired Wes Welker, a former top NFL wide receiver, as their new tight ends coach. Welker previously worked with the team as an offensive assistant and has coaching experience with other NFL teams.Key Facts
- The Commanders fired their former tight ends coach, Ben Steele, just two days before training camp started.
- Wes Welker, a former All-Pro wide receiver, will lead the tight ends this season.
- Welker was promoted to offensive assistant earlier this offseason after working as a personnel analyst in 2025.
- He previously worked with tight ends alongside Ben Steele and pass game coordinator David Raih.
- The team has not officially decided Welker’s exact coaching title yet.
- Welker played 11 NFL seasons, mainly with the New England Patriots.
- He earned four All-Pro honors and was selected to five consecutive Pro Bowls from 2008 to 2012.
- Welker led the NFL in receiving yards three times: 2007, 2009, and 2011.
- He coached wide receivers for the San Francisco 49ers (2019-21) and Miami Dolphins (2021-25).
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