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.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are hiring Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Patriots are expected to hire McDaniels after interviewing with the team on Tuesday.

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel to be the team's next head coach. For Vrabel, it's a return to the franchise that he won three Super Bowl titles with as a player. Sources confirmed to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche Sunday morning that the Patriots have hired Vrabel.