The Mike Vrabel-led New England Patriots will rely on a familiar face to revive their offense. Josh McDaniels is set to join Vrabel’s staff as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
The coordinators for the 2025 season are set for the New England Patriots. Coach Mike Vrabel put together a staff of familiar faces, including offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, defensive coordinator Terrell Williams and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer.
Josh McDaniels is the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots once again. McDaniels has been hired by New England after interviewing with new head coach Mike Vrabel for the role on Tuesday.
Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel were together on what came close to being regarded as the NFL's best team of all-time.
The Patriots have interviewed a familiar face and a rising star for their open offensive coordinator position.
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and the New England Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels to be their offensive coordinator. McDaniels is returning to New England to serve as the Patriots' offensive coordinator for a third time, the team announced on Wednesday.
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,
When Vrabel was named Titans head coach in 2018, he hired Williams to coach the defensive line, and by 2023 named him assistant head coach and had him serve as head coach of the team's preseason opener. Vrabel cited Williams' ability to "reach every player" across the roster -- including offense.
The offseason has arrived for the New England Patriots but plenty of work remains. Mike Vrabel will continue building out his coaching staff with the attention soon shifting to upgrading the talent on the actual roster.
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.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reported the New England Patriots are expected to hire Ohio State offensive assistant Riley Larkin to their new staff.