Practically a month to the day after he “parted methods” with the New York Giants, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has landed one of many highest-profile jobs within the nation.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter experiences that Michigan is finalizing a deal to convey Martindale on as their subsequent defensive coordinator.
Michigan is planning to rent former Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as its defensive coordinator, per sources. Deal nonetheless is being finalized however it’s not anticipated to be a difficulty. Martindale will exchange Jesse Minter, who grew to become the Chargers defensive coordinator. pic.twitter.com/O0KhhAIkUQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2024
The 60-year-old Martindale spent the previous two seasons with the Giants serving beneath head coach Brian Daboll, however their personalities clashed and finally led to an unsightly divorce.
Earlier than his time with the Giants, Martindale served because the Baltimore Ravens’ linebackers coach from 2012-2017 and their defensive coordinator from 2018-2021.
Martindale has additionally had NFL stints with the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, in addition to faculty stints with Defiance, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Western Illinois, and Western Kentucky.
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