Wes Welker is stepping back into a hands-on coaching role, this time with the Washington Commanders. After spending the 2025 season working behind the scenes as a personnel assistant, Welker is now set to join the team’s offensive staff under newly appointed offensive coordinator David Blough for the 2026 season.
For fans who’ve followed Welker’s journey, this move feels like a natural progression. He’s spent the better part of the last decade building his coaching résumé after an impressive playing career.
From 2019 through 2024, Welker served as wide receivers coach with the 49ers and Dolphins, helping to shape some dynamic passing attacks. Now, he brings that experience to a Commanders offense looking to find its identity under a fresh coaching regime.
Welker, now 44, is no stranger to the grind of the NFL. His playing career began in 2004 with the Chargers, though he quickly found a home in Miami during his rookie season.
But it was in New England where he truly made his mark. Traded to the Patriots in 2007 for second- and seventh-round picks, Welker became a staple of Tom Brady’s offense, racking up over 1,000 receiving yards in five of his six seasons in Foxborough.
After his Patriots run, Welker signed with the Broncos in 2013, teaming up with Peyton Manning during Denver’s high-powered offensive era. He wrapped up his playing days with the Rams, closing the book on a career defined by toughness, precision route-running, and an uncanny ability to find space in the middle of the field.
Once he hung up the cleats, Welker didn’t step away from the game for long. He got his coaching start with the Texans in 2017 as an offensive assistant, before moving on to more prominent roles with the 49ers and Dolphins. Miami parted ways with him after the 2024 season, and Washington brought him aboard in a personnel role last year.
Now, Welker's back where he thrives - on the field, in the film room, working directly with players. His transition into a key offensive staff position under David Blough signals Washington’s commitment to building a staff that blends experience, player relatability, and sharp football minds. Welker’s track record as both a high-level player and a respected coach makes him a valuable asset in a Commanders organization aiming to turn the page and build something sustainable.