The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that Ben Steele will become the team's new tight ends coach.
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"Ben has had a positive impact on tight ends he has worked with including our own and this move is well earned," Falcons coach Dan Quinn said.
Steele spent the 2019 season – his first in Atlanta – as an offensive assistant with the Falcons, working closely with the tight ends and coach Mike Mularkey. Mularkey announced his decision to retire from coaching earlier this offseason, and Steele will step into that role in his absence.
Steele helped Austin Hooper enjoy the best season of his career. Hooper caught 75 passes for 787 yards and six touchdown passes and earned his second Pro Bowl invitation. Steele was also head coach of the West team for the East-West Shrine Bowl this offseason.
Steele joined the Falcons in 2019 after spending the previous five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From 2017-18, Steele was the Buccaneers' tight ends coach and helped both Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard enjoy successful seasons.
The Atlanta Falcons have promoted Ben Steele to tight ends coach. Steele spent the 2019 season with the Falcons as an offensive assistant.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #80 works with coach Ben Steele during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
Coach Ben Steele during pregame at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 makes a catch during the second practice preparing for preseason week two against the New York Jets. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Carson Meier #85, tight end Jaeden Graham #87 and tight end Luke Stocker #80 talk to coach Ben Steele during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons coach Ben Steele runs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons coach Ben Steele looks on during practice. (Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Coach Ben Steele runs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Coach Ben Steele works with the tight ends during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #80 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
Coach Ben Steele looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
