Martindale spent 20 years in the NFL prior to coaching the Wolverines in 2024, and could make his way back to the professional

Flowery Branch, Ga. – 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 season.

After spending one season in Ann Arbor with the Michigan football program, Wink Martindale is reportedly interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons.

Update: Martindale will be interviewing for multiple jobs, it appears. Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is scheduled to interview with the #Falcons today and the #Colts on Wednesday, per sources.

After serving one season as Michigan’s defensive coordinator, Wink Martindale is reportedly exploring a return to the NFL.

Wink Martindale, 61, made it through two rounds of Indianapolis head coaching interviews for the job that ultimately went to Shane Steichen.

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.

Indianapolis plans to interview Michigan coordinator Wink Martindale on Wednesday, a league source told IndyStar on Wednesday, making Martindale the fifth known candidate for the job. The Colts ...

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator.

An extensive process is being relied on as the Indianapolis Colts look to retool their defense. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the team has interviewed at

Under Sherrone Moore's direction, Michigan finished 8-5 with three straight wins to conclude the season, including upsetting Ohio State in Columbus.