Owner Stephen Ross had final say on the hiring, with the support of first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who also came over from Green Bay.

Mike McDaniel didn't wait long to find a new role in the NFL after being fired by the Miami Dolphins. He's expected to join the Los Angeles Chargers as their next OC.

"Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers' offensive coordinator, barring a change of heart."

Well, now we know why Mike McDaniel passed on a second interview for the Browns' head-coaching job. Via multiple reports, McDaniel will become the new offensive coordinator of the Chargers. It gives McDaniel a chance to partner with coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert.

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to hire former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their next offensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN on Tuesday. McDaniel spent four seasons as the Dolphins' head coach before being fired at the end of the 2025 season.

Adam Schefter reports that Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers' offensive coordinator, barring a change of heart

Jeff Hafley, who led the Green Bay Packers defense the past two years, is expected to be named head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in recent days adding to their growing list of coaching candidates, interviewing former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak.