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After firing former tight ends coach Ben Steele just two days before the start of training camp, the Washington Commanders have found a person to lead the tight end room this season.
Former All-Pro wide receiver Wes Welker will now serve as the Commanders' tight ends coach.
Earlier this offseason, Washington promoted Welker to an offensive assistant after his first season with the franchise as a personnel analyst in 2025. He worked with the tight ends alongside Steele and pass game coordinator David Raih before the Commanders fired Steele on Monday.
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told reporters the organization has not decided what Welker's official title will be this season, but he will be in charge of coaching the tight ends.
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Welker's Career Before Joining the Commanders
Welker played 11 seasons in the NFL, spending the majority of his career with the New England Patriots. He also made stints with the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams (then-St. Louis.).
In addition to his four All-Pro selections, Welker was a five-time Pro Bowler and earned all five honors in consecutive seasons from 2008-12. Welker also led the NFL in receiving yards in three seasons (2007, 2009, 2011).
He served as a wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 2019-21 then became the wide receivers coach for the Dolphins from 2021-25.
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