Ex-New York Giant Wink Martindale lands prestigious Michigan DC job

Nearly a month to the day after he “parted ways” with the New York Giants, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has landed one of the highest-profile jobs in the country.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Michigan is finalizing a deal to bring Martindale on as their next defensive coordinator.

Michigan is planning to hire former Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as its defensive coordinator, per sources. Deal still is being finalized but it is not expected to be an issue. Martindale will replace Jesse Minter, who became the Chargers defensive coordinator. pic.twitter.com/O0KhhAIkUQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2024

The 60-year-old Martindale spent the past two seasons with the Giants serving under head coach Brian Daboll, but their personalities clashed and ultimately led to an ugly divorce.

Before his time with the Giants, Martindale served as the Baltimore Ravens’ linebackers coach from 2012-2017 and their defensive coordinator from 2018-2021.

Martindale has also had NFL stints with the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, as well as college stints with Defiance, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Western Illinois, and Western Kentucky.

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