Mike McDaniel Interviews With Falcons, Lines Up Lions OC Meeting Today
Multiple teams view the former Dolphins coach as a premier offensive mind following his 2025 exit from Miami.
Overview
- The Atlanta Falcons confirmed Monday that they completed their head-coaching interview with McDaniel.
- Detroit scheduled a Tuesday interview with McDaniel for its offensive coordinator vacancy, per Ian Rapoport.
- Additional head-coach interviews with the Browns, Titans and Ravens are reportedly planned for this week.
- Detroit’s opening follows John Morton’s firing after Dan Campbell resumed play-calling midseason, with the offense seeking a reset despite a top-five finish in points and yards.
- McDaniel, 42, led the NFL’s top total offense in 2023 with Miami and was dismissed after a 7–10 season in 2025, leaving him 35–33 as an NFL head coach.