Former New England Patriots Wes Welker is set for a fresh start as he joins the Washington Commanders Staff

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 9, 2025, 16:01 IST

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Wes Welker, the former New England Patriots star, is set to join the Washington Commanders. He will work as a personnel analyst. This move reunites him with Kliff Kingsbury, his former Texas Tech teammate. Welker previously coached with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He will also reconnect with Deebo Samuel. Fans are excited about the Kliff-Welker reunion.

Former New England Patriots Wes Welker is set for a fresh start as he joins the Washington Commanders Staff

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Former New England Patriots legend and Denver Broncos star wide receiver Wes Welker is all set to join the Washington Commanders Staff as a personnel analyst.The news was broken by ESPN’s John Keim. Welker is still going to continue his coaching career, but this move will also reunite him with one of his former quarterbacks.

Wes Welker not only heads for a new job but also a re-uniting with past relationships- a feeling of nostalgia

A nostalgic moment for Welker as he reunites with his former quarterbacks in this new journey.

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His career journey has been dynamic, where he has spent six years as a wide receivers coach with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.

But now, all set for a different inning, as per ESPN’s John Keim, Welker will now be under Coach Dan Quinn’s guidance both for the personal and coaching staff.

This move has taken him closer to his past relationships, former Texas Tech teammate and Commander's offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. It does not end here, Welker is also going to reconnect with star wide receiver Deebo Samuel.Deebo Samuel and Welker have known each other since their time in San Francisco. Well, Kliff and Welker played college football together at Texas Tech from 2000 to 2002. So this is going to be a cherishable inning for all of them.Recalling a past moment, ESPN's Peter Schrager on Monday, April 7, tweeted a picture showing both Kliff and Welker sharing a tight bond of gesture on the ground.

Throwing highlights of Welker’s career journey, he had bagged 672 receptions for 7,459 yards and 37 touchdowns in New England. He has also left a legendary mark in people’s minds.Welker has been in Patriots history with his outstanding performances. He is known to be Tom Brady’s favorite target. There were rumors that Welker might join hands with Mike Vrabel's new coaching staff as a wide receivers coach.The news did not have strong grounds as Welker is all set to begin his Commander Staff career. With no strangers on the ground, Kliff-Welker’s comeback will be eye-catching for their fans.Also read: Aaron Rodgers still undecided as Steelers wait- NFL insider reveals what’s really holding up the 2025 move

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