Chargers reportedly expected to hire former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)Megan Briggs via Getty Images

Mike McDaniel is on the verge of a new job.

Less than two weeks after being fired as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, McDaniel is expected to be hired as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reports. Per the report, the Chargers want to hire McDaniel and team management is scheduled to have dinner with McDaniel in Los Angeles Tuesday night.

McDaniel has reportedly informed other teams including the Cleveland Browns that he's not interested in their vacancies and is expected to accept the Chargers offer, according to ESPN.

If hired, McDaniel will be tasked with improving an offense that struggled in the last two postseasons and further developing quarterback Justin Herbert.

McDaniel was a hot candidate on the coaching market despite his recent dismissal from the Dolphins. He reportedly garnered interview requests from the Ravens, Raiders, Browns, and Buccaneers for head coach and coordinator vacancies in addition to that from the Chargers.

This story will be updated.