It seemed safe to say that Martindale would return in 2025, but then the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts requested interviews with him to fill their vacant DC positions. However, since, the Falcons announced Jeff Ulbrich as their new DC and on Monday, the Colts announced Lou Anarumo to fill their vacant position.

Flowery Branch, Ga. – 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 season.

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

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.

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

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.

There is more uncertainty on defense. Coordinator Wink Martindale had his unit clicking on all cylinders late in the season, and NFL teams took notice. He interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts this week and could have more meetings with NFL teams on the horizon, leaving his status with the Wolverines in flux.

Wink Martindale, 61, made it through two rounds of Indianapolis head coaching interviews for the job that ultimately went to Shane Steichen.

Nobody wants Wink Martindale to leave Ann Arbor. The post Michigan Insider Reveals Wink Martindale's Potential Replacement as Sherrone Moore Prepares Contingency Plan appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Wink Martindale is receiving plenty of NFL interest. Whether Martindale stays at Michigan or heads back to the pros remains to be seen, what we do know is Sherrone Moore wants Martindale to stay at Michigan.