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Steve Wilks joins Washington's coaching staff in new NFL role

Steve Wilks, a former NFL head coach, is back in the league after joining Washington's staff, according to NBC Sports. Panthers Wire describes the move as his return to the NFL in a new role, and it notes his past work with the Carolina Panthers.

The available reports are brief and only headlines were reviewed, so the exact title, duties, and contract terms are not clear from these sources. Readers looking for those details should check the full articles from NBC Sports and Panthers Wire.

Key facts

• NBC Sports reports that Steve Wilks has joined Washington's staff.
• Panthers Wire describes his move as a return to the NFL in a new role.
• Wilks previously coached the Carolina Panthers, according to Panthers Wire.
• The specific position and responsibilities were not stated in the available headlines.

What we don't know yet

The exact role, job title, and contract length for Wilks's new position with Washington are not clear from the available sources.

Our summary of reporting by NBC Sports, Panthers Wire. Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources; read the full stories at the links below. Updated Oct 21, 3:26 PM EDT.

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What the headlines say

• NBC SportsSteve Wilks joins Washington’s staffOct 21, 2:56 PM EDT
• NBC SportsCommanders hire Steve Wilks for game-planning roleOct 21, 2:50 PM EDT
• Panthers WireFormer Panthers coach returns to NFL in new roleOct 21, 2:50 PM EDT

How the story unfolded

• Oct 21, 2:50 PM EDT — NBC Sports: Commanders hire Steve Wilks for game-planning role
• Oct 21, 2:50 PM EDT — Panthers Wire: Former Panthers coach returns to NFL in new role
• Oct 21, 2:56 PM EDT — NBC Sports: Steve Wilks joins Washington’s staff

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