Commanders Hire Former Patriots WR as Assistant Coach

Jan 13, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker (83) during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders have a new coach on their staff, and it is one of the best receivers of the 2000s. Former New England Patriots wide receiver is heading to Landover, where he will have a spot on Dan Quinn's staff, per Mike Reiss. Bobby Engram is the team's current receivers coach, so Welker's official title and role are yet to be determined.

Welker began his coaching career with the Houston Texans in 2017, where…