Falcons to interview Wink Martindale for DC vacancy

Falcons begin search for defensive coordinator by interviewing Michigan’s Wink Martindale
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.
Report: Falcons, Colts to interview 'Wink' Martindale for DC job
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Michigan football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale to interview with Falcons, Colts per report
After spending one season in Ann Arbor with the Michigan football program, Wink Martindale is reportedly interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons.
Colts to interview Wink Martindale on Wednesday
Longtime defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's dance card is filling up. Martindale is interviewing with the Falcons about their defensive coordinator vacancy on Tuesday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Martindale will then move on to an interview with the Colts on Wednesday.
Colts will interview Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for DC job
Wink Martindale, 61, made it through two rounds of Indianapolis head coaching interviews for the job that ultimately went to Shane Steichen.

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