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.

McDaniels agreed Tuesday night to become the Patriots’ offensive coordinator again, a source confirmed to the Globe. It’s the same role McDaniels had from 2006-08 and 2012-21, when he was essentially the “head coach” of the offense for Bill Belichick and was a crucial piece of the dynasty.

Mike Vrabel is reportedly set to hire Josh McDaniels as a the Patriots offensive coordinator, making one of his biggest decisions as head coach in New England.

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

The Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels on Tuesday. Not surprisingly, they are expected to hire McDaniels as their offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. McDaniels returns to a familiar job. He previously held that role from 2006-08 before becoming the Broncos’ head coach and from 2012-21 before taking over the Raiders.

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 New England Patriots are reportedly adding yet another familiar coaching face this offseason, as Josh McDaniels makes another return to Foxborough as offensive coordinator.

The band is getting back together in New England. Newly hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is hiring Josh McDaniels as his offensive coordinator, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports. McDaniels was New England's offensive coordinator under Bill Belichick for 13 seasons across two stints and an assistant coach under Belichick for five years

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources tell @MikeReiss and me. Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head coach of the… pic.twitter.com/sZdeQoT6NL

The New England Patriots have started off the offseason with a bang. Mike Vrabel was hired to be the new head coach and Josh McDaniels has now been brought in t

Sometimes you have to go back to move forward. At least that seems to be the motto in Foxborough, Massachusetts lately. Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel to be the Patriots head coach as soon as the