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

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

The New England Patriots have hired former Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator — his third stint in that role with the team, but his first since the departure of longtime mentor Bill Belichick.

The New England Patriots are bringing back Josh McDaniels, as the former OC is returning to the team to coach.

The New England Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator, multiple sources confirmed with SportsCenter 5 on Tuesday. This will be the third time McDaniels will work with the Patriots during his coaching career.

According to a source, the Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels for their vacant offensive coordinator job. McDaniels, 48, has never worked on the same staff as Vrabel but he was a coach in New England when the former outside linebacker played.

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.

In addition to his success with Tom Brady, McDaniels developed Mac Jones into a Pro Bowl quarterback during the 2021 season.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is reportedly dipping back into his college roots to nab an up-and-coming offensive assistant from Ohio State.

The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly come to terms in an agreement with veteran head coach Pete Carroll to lead the team in the 2025-26 season.

Josh McDaniels reunites with the New England Patriots, expressing excitement for the chance to work with Mike Vrabel to begin 2025.