Mike McDaniel hired as Chargers' offensive coordinator

Field Level Media|published: 01/26/2026, 12:43pm EST

Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel runs off the field following a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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.

Joining Jim Harbaugh's staff marks a return to California for McDaniel after a brief but notable tenure as San Francisco's offensive coordinator before taking the top job in Miami in 2022.

He achieved back-to-back playoff appearances with the Dolphins in his first two seasons. Over four seasons there, McDaniel posted a 35-33 record in the regular season and an 0-2 record in the postseason.

The Chargers dismissed Greg Roman after a 16-3 wild-card loss at New England on Jan. 11. Los Angeles finished 12th in total offense (333.8 yards per game) and 20th in scoring (21.6 points) this season but once again struggled in the playoffs.

In two playoff games with Roman as offensive coordinator, the Chargers managed just one touchdown.

--Field Level Media