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.

Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale could be returning to the NFL in 2025 after landing interviews with three teams.

Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is on the verge of his next NFL opportunity after interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons.

The New York Giants defense had its share of adventures in 2024, finishing 24th overall in defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s first season at the helm. The new ranking is only a three-spot improvement from the previous year’s ranking under Wink Martindale.

According to reports from the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have scheduled two interviews for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The team will interview Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on Tuesday, and former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo this week.

The Houston Texans on Tuesday waived Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who was playing for his fourth NFL team since March.

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.

Michigan defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale could head back ... Baltimore Ravens, and New York Giants. Martindale served as the Giants' defensive coordinator for the 2022 season.

Former NFL defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale soon could be making ... position at Michigan after parting ways with the New York Giants following the 2023 season. Martindale, 61 ...

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.

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

It might happen again. Last offseason saw much of Jim Harbaugh's Michigan staff leave Ann Arbor and follow him to the Los Angeles Chargers. This include Wolveri