After the end of his eventful era, new york giants, Former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is heading to Michigan.
Martindale is resigned from his job According to multiple reports, he plans to sign a contract with the Michigan Wolverines to replace former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who followed head coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL last month after spending two seasons with the Wolverines. .
New York Giants head coach Brian during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 28, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Daboll and New York Giants defensive coordinator Don Martindale. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
According to ESPN, the deal is still being finalized.
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Martindale is the obvious choice to replace Minter.he spent four seasons together baltimore ravens Martindale’s tenure. Minter left in 2021 to serve as defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt, and the following year he worked under Harbaugh.
Minter was the second member. michigan football program After returning to the NFL, he will join a veteran head coach.
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College Football: Michigan State acting head coach Jesse Minter watches the game against East Carolina during the game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Eric W. Lasko/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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News of Martindale’s resignation from the Giants last month followed head coach Brian Daboll’s statement that Martindale was likely to return.
“I’m hopeful they’ll be back,” Daboll said of himself and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.
“I think they’re good coaches, so it would be good to bring them back with some continuity. I know Wink is talking about this as a destination and stuff like that, so that’s good. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the team, that’s my plan. ”
New York Giants defensive coordinator Don Martindale reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills on October 15, 2023 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Brian Bennett/Getty Images)
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The change comes after New York allowed a league-high 85 sacks. That was 20 more sacks than any other team in the league.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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