Mike Vrabel shared there were a pair of key elements that made him want to hire Josh McDaniels. Read more on Boston.com.

Josh McDaniels coached Tom Brady, Cam Newton and Mac Jones as the New England Patriots offensive coordinator. Now, he’ll return to the sidelines in Foxborough to coach Drake Maye.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel explains his decision to bring Josh McDaniels back as New England's offensive coordinator.

Once again, Josh McDaniels will fill the New England Patriots offensive coordinator position. As expected, the team is hiring McDaniels after speaking with him Tuesday, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The Patriots made the move official on Wednesday.

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

Josh McDaniels is returning to the Patriots, reportedly set to be hired as Mike Vrabel's offensive coordinator in New England.

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.

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.

Last year, Josh McDaniels was out of a job after the Las Vegas Raiders fired him in the middle of the 2023 season and replaced him with Antonio Pierce. But, now he's back coaching as the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots for the third time in his career.

Josh McDaniels is no stranger to Boston. In 2025, he'll make his third trip to the city, taking helm of the Patriots' offense.

McDaniels returns to New England for his third stint with the franchise, this time to work with talented young quarterback Drake Maye.