Early this week, the Cincinnati Bengals got brought up alongside the name Wink Martindale as they continue to search for their next defensive coordinator. It was an incredibly strange bit of speculation/reporting because the Bengals and Martindale don’t exactly have the friendliest relationship in recent years.
Martindale spent 20 years in the NFL prior to coaching the Wolverines in 2024, and could make his way back to the professional
Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale could be returning to the NFL in 2025 after landing interviews with three teams.
Wink Martindale, 61, made it through two rounds of Indianapolis head coaching interviews for the job that ultimately went to Shane Steichen.
After spending one season in Ann Arbor with the Michigan football program, Wink Martindale is reportedly interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons.
The former Giants and current Michigan defensive coordinator has defensive coordinator interviews set up with the Falcons and Colts, and the Bengals are a potential option, according to NFL Network. Martindale,
Martindale is interviewing with the Falcons about their defensive coordinator vacancy on Tuesday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Martindale will then move on to an interview with the Colts on Wednesday.
After just one season at Michigan, former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale could be on his way back to the NFL. On Tuesday, the 61-year-old Martindale met with the Atlanta Falcons and he will follow that up with a Thursday interview in Indianapolis.
Michigan Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale could bring his aggressive style to the Indianapolis Colts defense.
There is more uncertainty on defense. Coordinator Wink Martindale had his unit clicking on all cylinders late in the season, and NFL teams took notice. He interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts this week and could have more meetings with NFL teams on the horizon, leaving his status with the Wolverines in flux.
The Falcons completed a virtual interview with Steve Wilks for the their defensive coordinator position, the team announced Friday afternoon.