The Patriots are reportedly expected to hire Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator on Mike Vrabel's staff. Here's what to know.

Josh McDaniels is back for a third run as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator, but this time alongside Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.

The Patriots announced that McDaniels has been hired as the offensive coordinator on new head coach Mike Vrabel's staff on Wednesday. It is the third time that McDaniel has served in the role as he had two stints working for Bill Belichick and was part of six Super Bowl winners in New England.

Mike Vrabel is reportedly set to hire Josh McDaniels as a the Patriots offensive coordinator, making one of his biggest decisions as head coach in New England.

The New England Patriots have reportedly interviewed Josh McDaniels for their offensive coordinator job.

The Patriots are bringing back Josh McDaniels for his third go-around as the offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. McDaniels held the same role from 2006-2008 after working his way up from a personnel assistant and then again from 2012 to 2022.

The New England Patriots are reportedly adding yet another familiar coaching face this offseason, as Josh McDaniels makes another return to Foxborough as offensive coordinator.

Josh McDaniels is headed back to New England for a third stint as the Patriots' offensive coordinator. Here's why the Patriots hired him:

The Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels on Tuesday. Not surprisingly, they are expected to hire McDaniels as their offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. McDaniels returns to a familiar job. He previously held that role from 2006-08 before becoming the Broncos’ head coach and from 2012-21 before taking over the Raiders.

Mike Vrabel has hired Josh McDaniels and Terrell Williams to be his top coordinators, while the Patriots have retained Jeremy Springer to lead special teams.

Josh McDaniels is reportedly returning to the New England Patriots for a third stint as offensive coordinator. NFL insider Kirk Minihane reported the news everyone expected to come at some point, even though coach Mike Vrabel said he’d consider multiple candidates for the job.