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.

Josh McDaniels is heading back to New England for his third tour as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, several reports said Tuesday.

Josh McDaniels is back with the Patriots, reportedly hired to be Mike Vrabel's offensive coordinator in New England.

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has agreed to become the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the contract was being finalized.