Overview
- Steele joins Dan Quinn’s staff after three seasons coaching Trey McBride in Arizona, where McBride logged back-to-back 100-catch years and led tight ends in 2025 with 126 receptions and 1,239 yards.
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the agreement on Friday as Steele steps into the role previously held by Raih.
- Steele became available after the Cardinals dismissed head coach Jonathan Gannon in January, prompting staff turnover in Arizona.
- Washington plans to seek a veteran tight end in free agency while retaining Zach Ertz through his ACL recovery, with Ben Sinnott and John Bates currently in depth roles.
- Steele’s résumé includes tight ends coaching stops with the Falcons and Buccaneers and prior offensive line roles with the Vikings and Lions.