Don "Wink" Martindale [1] (born May 19, 1963) is an American football coach. He is the defensive coordinator for the University of Michigan, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants and …

Don 'Wink' Martindale is his first season as the Matt and Nicole Lester Family Defensive Coordinator for the University of Michigan Football program. The architect of the defense Michigan has run the past three seasons, Martindale joins the Wolverines’ 2024 staff after spending the past 20 years in the NFL.

Jan 12, 2025 · Don “Wink” Martindale has made a name for himself as a respected defensive coordinator, known for his keen strategic mind and ability to develop strong defenses. Here is a detailed look at his professional career.

Mar 8, 2024 · One of the worst kept secrets around the Michigan football program is finally official. Don "Wink" Martindale has been named the team's next defensive coordinator, the program officially...

Feb 9, 2024 · ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Don “Wink” Martindale, one of the architects of the Baltimore Ravens scheme that has become a staple at Michigan, has agreed to become the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator, a...

Feb 13, 2024 · Wink took the linebackers coach job under the first-time coordinator, and he worked there for five seasons, surviving three head coaching changes. In 2009, Al Davis seriously considered naming...

Mar 8, 2024 · With Jesse Minter leaving the Wolverines for the Los Angeles Chargers, Martindale is filling his shoes, departing the NFL after 21 years to become Michigan’s new defensive coordinator. “I am excited to have Coach Martindale join our staff as defensive coordinator,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in a statement Friday.

Feb 9, 2024 · Michigan football has gone back to the NFL well to fill its top defensive coaching position. Don “Wink” Martindale, a defensive mind with more than a decade of NFL ties, was set to be named...

Jan 20, 2025 · Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale was a longtime mainstay in the NFL but Sherrone Moore made a big splash bringing him back to the college game after decades away from it. It was a rocky start in many respects, as his defenses gave up big points to teams like Texas and Oregon , but Martindale settled in, holding Ohio State to just 10 points ...

Sep 7, 2024 · The No. 3 Longhorns, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, jumped out to a 24-3 halftime lead at the expense of No. 10 Michigan and first-year defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. Ewers completed...