{
  "id": 50355,
  "title": "Patriots legend promoted to TE coach with NFC team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/patriots-legend-promoted-to-te-coach-with-nfc-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T17:14:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-legend-promoted-te-coach-171456354.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wes Welker, a former standout wide receiver for the New England Patriots, has been named the tight ends coach for the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN's John Keim. Welker's coaching career spans several NFL franchises, including stints as an offensive and special teams assistant for the Houston Texans, wide receiver coach for the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins, and personnel assistant for the Commanders. His latest promotion comes after an impressive tenure as an offensive assistant in 2025. Welker, a legendary figure for the Patriots from 2007-2011, amassed 672 receptions for 7,459 yards and 37 touchdowns in 93 games, including a historic season in 2007 with 112 receptions, 1,175 yards, and eight touchdowns. Welker's promotion to tight ends coach presents an opportunity to shape the future of the Commanders' tight ends room and develop emerging talent in the NFL.",
  "summary": "Former New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker was promoted to tight ends coach for the Washington Commanders.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}