Mike McDaniel: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 28

Chargers To Hire OL Coach Butch Barry

The Chargers are starting to fill out Mike McDaniel‘s offensive staff, starting with his offensive line coach. Butch Barry, who spent the last three years as the Dolphins’ offensive line coach, will take up the same position in Los Angeles, per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 28

Five Things to Know About Chargers' New Offensive Line Coach Butch Barry

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly have found their new offensive line coach to replace Mike Devlin who was relieved of duties alongside offensive coordinator Greg Roman.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28

AFC Notes: Travis Kelce, Mike McDaniel, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton spoke on the pre-existing ankle condition of QB Bo Nix, which doctors said made his fractured ankle inevitable. “What was found was a condition that was predisposed — they always find a little more when they go in,” Payton said, via ESPN.

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Mike McDaniel News / Dolphins Talk / January 28

Chargers Poach Long-Time Member of Mike McDaniel’s Staff in Miami

Chargers Poach Long-Time Member of Mike McDaniel’s Staff in Miami Mere hours removed from Mike McDaniel’s introductory press conference as the newest offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, the team has poached a member of McDaniel’s old staff from the Miami Dolphins.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 28

Potential New O-Line Coach Candidate and the Crazy 49ers Connection

The Miami Dolphins will have a new offensive line coach in 2026 and the list of potential replacements could involve a very interesting connection. Butch

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28

Chargers Hiring Butch Barry As OL Coach

According to Cameron Wolfe, the Chargers are hiring veteran OL coach Butch Barry to the position on their staff. He worked with new OC Mike McDaniel the

Mike McDaniel News / The Lead / January 28

Why Did Mike McDaniel Choose the Chargers Over a Head Coaching Job?

After firing their two-year offensive coordinator following a demoralizing 2025 Wild Card loss to the Patriots, the Chargers have secured what many saw as the top available OC candidate in the NFL.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 28

Chargers Target Fast-Rising Name from Broncos, With Bills in the Hunt

The Los Angeles Chargers secured Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator, but have yet to nail down a defensive coordinator in the wake of Jesse Minter’s departure. Those Chargers have interviewed a variety of names in and outside the organization for the spot. Now, they’ve added a new name to the list.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

AFC Notes: Mike McDaniel, Jarrett Stidham, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham was heading into the game against his former team with confidence and felt that the locker room had done their best to rally around him after the injury to QB Bo Nix.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / January 27

New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel explains his plan for QB Justin Herbert

Herbert is viewed as one of the most talented young quarterbacks in the league.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Mike McDaniel had a brutally honest comment about joining the Chargers

Mike McDaniel was officially introduced as the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, and he made a brutally honest comment about his new employers.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 27

Why the Chiefs' Road to AFC West Title Just Got Tougher

The Los Angeles Chargers officially hired Mike McDaniel as the team's offensive coordinator heading into the 2026 season. After reports surfaced early

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 27

How is Mike McDaniel Going to Fit With Jim Harbaugh's Style on Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers scored a universally agreed-upon win with the hiring of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. McDaniel is widely hailed as one of the greatest offensive minds to grace modern football.

Mike McDaniel News / Yardbarker / January 26

Chargers make it official with Mike McDaniel

Almost a week after it was reported that the Los Angeles Chargers were planning on hiring McDaniel to be their next offensive coordinator, the team has made it official.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / January 26

Mike McDaniel hired as Chargers' offensive coordinator

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was officially hired Monday as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. McDaniel, 42, was also viewed as a candidate for the OC positions with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay and was under consideration for head-coaching vacancies with Baltimore and Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Chargers Confirm Mike McDaniel OC Hire

Mike McDaniel will not take on a new head coaching position in 2026. After exploring options on that front over the past few days, the ex-Dolphins HC will indeed focus on his offensive coordinator agreement with the Chargers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Chargers Officially Hiring Mike McDaniel As OC

Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports the Chargers are officially hiring former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel as their OC. McDaniel remained a candidate for the Raiders HC job after withdrawing from the Browns and Bills search, but will now officially be the OC for the Chargers in 2026.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Mike McDaniel could still land a head coach job

Mike McDaniel already has an offensive coordinator job lined up for 2026, but that does not necessarily mean that he is out of the running for a head coaching position.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25

Mike McDaniel Hasn’t Signed Contract But Still Expected To Join Chargers

According to Dianna Russini, while former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel has not officially signed a contract with the Chargers, he’s still expected to land in Los Angeles as the offensive coordinator. He was set to interview on Friday with the Bills but pulled out.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 24

Mike McDaniel's Chargers Job, Contract Situation Gets an Update

It’s been a busy news week as the Los Angeles Chargers wait to lock up Mike McDaniel as their next offensive coordinator. One small hiccup: McDaniel apparently

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24

Mike McDaniel Withdraws From Bills’ HC Search

Mike McDaniel was scheduled to interview for the Bills’ head coaching vacancy on Friday, but he decided to withdraw from consideration before the two sides met, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Mike McDaniel News / Yardbarker / January 26

Mike McDaniel reportedly makes head-turning move amid Bills HC search

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Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24

Mike McDaniel canceled Friday interview with Bills

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that former Dolphins HC and current Chargers OC Mike McDaniel canceled a planned interview for the Buffalo Bills head-coaching job on Friday.