Next up is Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. Don "Wink" Martindale began his football career all the way back in 1981 when he played linebacker for Defiance College.

An offseason grab bag of discussion points around the program: from expected signees and coaching rumors, to Heisman odds and ...

Midway through the 2024 season, there were several within Michigan's fanbase that were ready to move on from defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. However, after brilliant performances from the ...

Thornton, 2024 Aaron J. Thornton) ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is eyeing a return to the NFL. According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Martindale ...

Atlanta announced Tuesday that it had interviewed University of Michigan defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale for Lake's former role. Martindale has been the defensive coordinator for the ...

Michigan football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale interviewed for the defensive coordinator position with both the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts. While both of those openings have ...

— Wink Martindale (@CoachWinkUM) January 1, 2025 Martindale was the second-highest paid defensive coordinator in all of college football in 2024, with an annual salary of $2.3 million per year.