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

Josh McDaniels will return to the Patriots for a third time and will join Mike Vrabel’s staff as the offensive coordinator. Here’s what those around the NFL are saying about New England’s reunion with McDaniels.

The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator for a third time, sources confirmed to ESPN. New England is also set to name Lions assistant Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator,

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.

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.

The 48-year-old McDaniels will play a critical role in building the offense, with Mike Vrabel expected to focus more on game management and situational awareness.

The New England Patriots have hired former Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their ... six years on Vrabel’s staff in Tennessee, as defensive coordinator and ...

The Tennessee Titans have hired Dave Ziegler as their assistant general manager. Here are five steps in his journey to Nashville.

Titans sign former Raiders executive Davie Ziegler as assistant general manager shortly after hiring Mike Borgonzi

Kelly and Vrabel also have history. They both served as members of Bill O’Brien’s staff with the Houston Texans. Kelly rose up the ranks to offensive coordinator there and survived O’Brien’s firing but not David Culley’s a year later. Vrabel hired him in Tennessee, where he served as passing game coordinator in 2022 and OC in 2023.

Once it was learned Borgonzi was the Titans’ pick for GM, Dave Ziegler ‘s name emerged as one to watch regarding a role of some kind on the staff. To no surprise, then, the two are set to work together in 2025. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports a deal is being finalized to make Ziegler Tennessee’s next assistant general manager.