Eagles reportedly miss out on their top offensive coordinator target
The Philadelphia Eagles won't be hiring Mike McDaniel to replace Kevin Patullo.
The former Miami Dolphins head coach is expected to become the new Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN.
Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers offensive coordinator barring a change of heart, per @JeffDarlington and me. McDaniel has informed other teams that they're out, the Chargers clearly want him, and the two sides are having dinner tonight. But the... pic.twitter.com/N7onkCadlK
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 21, 2026
McDaniel apparently wants to work with Justin Herbert instead of Jalen Hurts.
This development is disappointing news for the Eagles, who reportedly had McDaniel as their top OC candidate.
The Bucs and the Eagles both pursued McDaniel as their top OC target. The Bucs were especially diligent in their courtship, and McDaniel was very engaged with them throughout. Ultimately, the lure of getting back to California and coaching Justin Herbert proved strongest. https://t.co/CGKw5wgGTz
- Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 21, 2026
More from the Inquirer earlier on Tuesday:
In the past week, the Eagles have made it known to sources around the league that hiring former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator is their No. 1 offseason priority. That includes fired Giants coach Brian Daboll, who is expected to interview for the position this week. Virtually no amount of money, literally no amount of autonomy, and no fear of conflict would deter the team from signing McDaniel, a respected offensive innovator.
Eagles fans also seemed to be pretty intrigued by McDaniel. It would've been interesting to see his approach in Philly. Alas, we won't get the chance.
It was previously reported that the Eagles entered their offensive coordinator search with McDaniel and former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll at the top of their list. With McDaniel off the board, perhaps the focus now fully shifts to Daboll, who reportedly interviewed with the Eagles earlier on Tuesday.
The Eagles might need to act fast to get their next choice or else risk losing them to another team.
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