Michigan State's biggest rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, have had a carousel of defensive coordinators in the past several seasons. They keep losing defensive

After serving one season as Michigan’s defensive coordinator, Wink Martindale is reportedly exploring a return to the NFL. According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the 61-year-old is interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday and the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday for their vacant defensive coordinator positions.

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 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.

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

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.

Wink Martindale may be looking for a way to return to the NFL after just one season as Michigan's defensive coordinator. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports

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

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.

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