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 …

3 days ago · Kafka and Martindale worked on the same coaching staff together in New York during Martindale's latest stint in the NFL. Martindale resigned as defensive coordinator of the Giants following the ...

Michigan football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale interviewed for the defensive coordinator position with both the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts. While both of those openings have ...

Jan 10, 2024 · Don "Wink" Martindale and the Giants have come to a resolution: He's leaving New York. The defensive coordinator and the team have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Wednesday.

Feb 9, 2024 · Don "Wink" Martindale is heading back to college. The University of Michigan is hiring Martindale as its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per a...

4 days ago · Michigan Wolverines football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale reportedly interviewed for the same position with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts, but both franchises have gone in different directions. The New Orleans Saints are set to bring in an entirely new staff, though, with the head-coaching job still up for grabs, and one candidate may bring Martindale with him.

Jan 8, 2024 · Don "Wink" Martindale has resigned as Big Blue's DC, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per sources informed of the situation. Martindale joined the Giants under Brian Daboll...

Feb 9, 2024 · On Friday, the Michigan Wolverines hired Wink Martindale as their new defensive coordinator. Martindale has been in the NFL since 2004 and spent the last two seasons as the New York Giants...

Jan 10, 2024 · Martindale's exit marks the end of a months-long back-and-forth between the coordinator and head coach. Fox Sports reported earlier this year that there was tension between Daboll and...

Nov 7, 2024 · After departing the New York Giants following a rough 2023 season, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale made the jump back to the college level for the first time in more than 20 years....