Don Martindale - Wikipedia
Don "Wink" Martindale [1] (born May 19, 1963) is an American football coach. He is the defensive coordinator for the University of Michigan, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants and …
Falcons begin search for defensive coordinator by interviewing …
2 days ago · The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as they began their search to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired as defensive coordinator following the team’s 8-9 finish. ... The Falcons fired Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday. Martindale is the first candidate ...
Wink Martindale: Michigan defensive coordinator to interview
2 days ago · Martindale, 61, ultimately resigned from his Giants job after the 2023 season, leaving New York hours after Giants coach Brian Daboll told reporters he expected Martindale to be back for the 2024 ...
Falcons complete interview with Don 'Wink' Martindale
3 days ago · Baltimore Ravens, 2012-21: Martindale spent a decade with the Ravens, working as the inside linebackers coach (2012-15), linebackers coach (2016-17) and defensive coordinator (2018-21).
Wink Martindale - Football Coach - University of Michigan Athletics
Martindale was recognized by Sports Illustrated/MMQB as the Assistant Coach of the Year and was the AP NFL runner-up for the same award. Martindale joined the Broncos’ staff as linebackers coach in 2009 and aided a unit in Denver that …
Who is Wink Martindale? What we know about the veteran NFL coach …
Feb 9, 2024 · Wink Martindale got his first coaching job in 1986 as the DC for Defiance College for two seasons. Martindale was then an assistant coach for Notre Dame for two seasons before becoming...
How Michigan football brought Wink Martindale 'back to my roots'
Mar 14, 2024 · Martindale spent five years as a high school coach after he played at Defiance College in the late 70s and early 80s — which is where he got the nickname "Wink" when he walked in during his...
Michigan football officially hires Wink Martindale defensive ...
Mar 8, 2024 · One of the worst kept secrets around the Michigan football program is finally official. Don "Wink" Martindale has been named the team's next defensive coordinator, the program officially...
Michigan football to hire Don 'Wink' Martindale, report says
Feb 9, 2024 · Michigan football has gone back to the NFL well to fill its top defensive coaching position. Don “Wink” Martindale, a defensive mind with more than a decade of NFL ties, was set to be named U-M's...
Wink Martindale reportedly interviewing for NFL job
2 days ago · And now, Martindale is reportedly interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons open defensive coordinator position. The Falcons are interviewing Michigan DC and longtime NFL coach Wink Martindale for their vacant defensive coordinator position, sources tell @NFLonCBS. — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 14, 2025