Laura McDaniels has been supporting Josh McDaniels since they first met back in 2000
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NEED TO KNOW
- New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been married to his wife Laura since 2002
- The couple share four children
- Laura and her kids were happy to return to New England
Josh McDaniels is no stranger to guiding his team to victory — and he’s achieved all of his greatest wins with his wife, Laura McDaniels, by his side.
The New England Patriots offensive coordinator and Laura met in 2002, when they were both working at the same Ohio plastics company.
The two went on to marry in 2002 and now share four children, according to his bio.
Over the years, Josh has spent 14 seasons with the Pats, winning six Super Bowls with the team. Soon enough, Josh will be seeking his seventh title with the Patriots: On Feb. 8, they'll face off against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
So, who is Josh McDaniels’ wife? Here’s everything to know about Laura McDaniels and her relationship with the New England Patriots offensive coordinator.
She and Josh met at work
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Before Josh landed a role as a football coach in the NFL, he had a brief career working at FiberTech, a plastics company in Cleveland, Ohio. While on the job in 2000, he met his future wife, according to a July 2009 profile in The Denver Post.
They married in 2002
Two years after meeting, Josh and Laura married, according to The Denver Post.
Per the profile, the two aren't shy about holding hands in public. “Hey, I’m still 33, we’ve only been married for seven years,” he said at the time. “I hope that doesn’t change.”
Josh and Laura share four kids
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In 2004, Josh and Laura became parents with the arrival of their son Jack, according to The Denver Post. The couple went on to welcome a daughter, Maddie, and two other children.
Jack has followed in his father’s footsteps, attending Josh’s alma mater, John Carroll University, where he studies exercise science and is a wide receiver on the football team, according to his bio.
Speaking to Westwood Living, Jack reflected on doing something that his dad did not achieve as a college player — making it to the playoffs at home.
"My dad went to John Carroll and he never had a home playoff game, and not many people at John Carroll have had a home playoff game. That was a special experience," he said. "There were banners all around the school and seeing everyone support the football team was a very special thing."
One day, Jack hopes to work in the NFL, like his dad.
"My aspiration would be to coach in the NFL and play-call hopefully, but I’m studying exercise science right now. That would be another great opportunity for me — some type of physical therapy. Something where I’m working with athletes," he said. "I think that’s my calling — to work with athletes, and whether that’s helping people back from injury, which I have experience doing, on the wrong side, or just getting guys better and healthy."
They've moved around for Josh's job
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Josh, Laura and their children have moved a number of times for Josh's jobs. Although he's spent 14 non-consecutive seasons with the New England Patriots, he's also been the head coach for the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders.
In March 2018, Josh spoke with The Boston Globe about nearly taking a head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts. He ultimately decided to pass on the role, sparking some whispers that his family was not excited about the prospect of moving across the country.
However, he told the outlet that was not the case, adding that his family is “very supportive."
"My wife’s incredible, my kids are great," he said. "At some point, if I have to move or if we end up moving, they understand that’s part of the situation and they were ready to do that.’’
She’s represented the Patriots at charity events
In October 2015, Laura teamed up with the Patriots Charitable Foundation to help pamper 10 women who had undergone treatment for breast cancer.
The event allowed the women get get massages and manicures, according to CBS News. Laura spoke with the outlet about the event, saying, “I’m inspired. I’m motivated to do more. Each of their stories are unique and heartwarming.”
Laura and her children were happy to return to New England
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After returning to the Patriots in 2025, Josh made it clear that his family considered the area their true home, telling the Hartford Courant in February 2026 that his wife and kids were thrilled to be back in their old stomping grounds.
“This is home for us,” he told the outlet. “And so to be able to do this and have a chance to go to another Super Bowl here — my kids are a little older, and it’s so rewarding for me as a dad and a husband to watch them enjoy what’s happening here."
Josh added that his children are "Patriots fans, period."
"But now that we’re back in the organization, it just it makes it that much more satisfying," he added.
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