After interviewing with the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has been linked to another potential job opening in the NFL.
An offseason grab bag of discussion points around the program: from expected signees and coaching rumors, to Heisman odds and yet another mock draft.
The NFL's best teams, and best defenses, are some of the league's heaviest blitzers ... and also some of its lowest.
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich to be their next defensive coordinator. Ulbrich was previously the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets and took over as the interim head coach this season after Robert Saleh was fired.
The Indianapolis Colts have hired former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new DC, the team announced Tuesday.
If New York Giants OC Mike Kafka lands the Saints head coaching job, he is expected to bring in Wink Martindale as his defensive coordinator.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers headman removed himself from the New Orleans Saints head coaching race last night. McCarthy’s intentions will now be on the 2026 head coaching cycle.
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy shared his opinion on his former team hiring Lou Anarumo from the Cincinnati Bengals.
This New Orleans Saints coach candidate has a big name in mind for his defensive coordinator. Mike Kafka reportedly wants to bring Wink Martindale with him:
Michigan Wolverines footballdefensive 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.
New Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo speaks during a press conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at the Colts practice facility, the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. / Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
A number of potential candidates for the coordinator roles with the Raiders have ties to Carroll from his 14 years with the Seahawks.