Jan. 18, 2026, 7:45 a.m. ET
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will interview with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in Miami from the College Football Playoff National Championship.
McDaniel, 42, is one of two candidates that the Raiders will hold in-person interviews with ahead of the CFP national championship game between Indiana and Miami. The Raiders will also interview Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
McDaniel has also interviewed for the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens‘ head coaching vacancies. McDaniel also interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons, but the Falcons hired former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as its new head coach on Saturday.
McDaniel interviewed with the Detroit Lions for the Lions‘ offensive coordinator opening last Tuesday and has been reported to value a “great OC opportunity better than a not-great head coaching vacancy.”
To this point, there are six known candidates in the Lions’ OC search. In addition to McDaniel, the Lions have either already interviewed or will interview former New York Giants offensive coordinator and interim head coach Mike Kafka, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, Seattle Seahawks offensive passing game coordinator Jake Peetz and Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin for its OC opening.
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