Mike McDaniel expected to join Chargers as offensive coordinator 'barring a change of heart:' report

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Mike McDaniel is heading west after being fired as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

McDaniel is reportedly expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ next offensive coordinator, "barring a change of heart," according to ESPN.

"McDaniel has informed other teams that they’re out, the Chargers clearly want him, and the two sides are having dinner tonight," ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted Tuesday night. "But the expectation across the league is that McDaniel will be staying in LA."

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stands on the field before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Nov. 30, 2025. (Rich Storry/Imagn Images)

The Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh moved on from offensive coordinator Greg Roman after a brutal loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round. Los Angeles finished 12th in yards per game (333.8), though they were middle of the pack in points scored (21.6).

McDaniel’s firing in Miami came as a bit of a surprise after ownership backed him only to relieve him of his duties shortly after.

Dolphins tight end Darren Waller even said he was "at the scene of the crime" when he was in the middle of his exit interview with McDaniel as owner Stephen Ross "kicked the door open" roughly 10 minutes into their discussion.

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"He comes in and, like, joins the conversation," Waller said. "We're just all talking, reflecting on the year, and Stephen Ross was like, ‘Love to have you back next year.’