Ex-Dolphins Coaches Reunite with Chargers

Gase and McDaniel team up in Los Angeles to lead the Chargers' offense.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Former Miami Dolphins head coaches Adam Gase and Mike McDaniel have reunited in Los Angeles, joining the Chargers' coaching staff. Gase will oversee the team's passing game, while McDaniel was hired as the Chargers' new offensive coordinator.

Why it matters

The Dolphins have undergone significant changes this offseason, parting ways with both Gase and McDaniel. Their reunion in Los Angeles presents an opportunity for the two former Dolphins coaches to work together again and potentially revive the Chargers' offense, led by young star quarterback Justin Herbert.

The details

Gase, who coached the Dolphins from 2016 to 2018, will join the Chargers as an assistant coach overseeing the passing game. McDaniel, who was the Dolphins' head coach from 2022 to 2023, was hired as the Chargers' new offensive coordinator. The two will work under Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh.

  • Gase was hired by the Chargers on February 9, 2026.
  • McDaniel was hired as the Chargers' offensive coordinator in late January 2026.

The players

Adam Gase

Former head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2016 to 2018.

Mike McDaniel

Former head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2022 to 2023.

Justin Herbert

Quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, drafted 6th overall in 2020.

Jim Harbaugh

Head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

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What they’re saying

“Gase and McDaniel have a proven track record of working well together, and their combined expertise will be a valuable asset for the Chargers as we look to take the next step.”

— Jim Harbaugh, Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers (thephinsider.com)

What’s next

The Chargers will look to integrate Gase and McDaniel into their coaching staff and begin preparations for the upcoming NFL season.

The takeaway

The reunion of Gase and McDaniel in Los Angeles presents an opportunity for the two former Dolphins coaches to work together again and potentially revive the Chargers' offense, led by young star quarterback Justin Herbert.