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

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

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 joining Vrabel’s coaching staff as New England’s offensive coordinator, according to multiple sources. A six-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach, McDaniels is best known as Bill Belichick’s longtime offensive playcaller.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has hired Josh McDaniels to return as the offensive coordinator in New England.

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.

The 28-year-old Grant will work alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to help facilitate the ongoing development of 2024 first-round pick Drake Maye.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the New England Patriots are set to hire Josh McDaniels as their next offensive coordinator. The 48-year-old— who interviewed with the franchise on Tuesday in Foxborough —has widely been considered the favorite since New England announced Mike Vrabel as their head coach last Sunday.

It doesn’t sound like Josh McDaniels is not on the short list for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s next offensive coordinator.

Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel were together on what came close to being regarded as the NFL's best team of all-time.

Drake Maye will have a new quarterbacks coach as well in 2025, with the Patriots hiring Browns offensive assistant Ashton Grant.