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

Josh McDaniels is joining Vrabel’s coaching staff as New England’s offensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. A six-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach, McDaniels is best known as Bill Belichick’s longtime offensive playcaller.

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.

Josh McDaniels is headed back to New England for a third stint as the Patriots' offensive coordinator. Here's why the Patriots hired him:

Scott Zolak’s thoughts on the return of Josh McDaniels: Among the many moves in the Patriots ‘ offseason to reshape the team’s coaching staff, one of the more prominent moves has been the re-addition of Josh McDaniels as the team’s offensive coordinator.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator.

New England is expected to hire Josh McDaniels as head coach Mike Vrabel's new offensive coordinator, a position he held on two previous occassions, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.

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

Josh McDaniels is officially back in New England for his third stint with the Patriots after he was announced as the team’s offensive coordinator. A six-time Super Bowl champion, McDaniels' résumé as an OC speaks for itself.

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

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.