Early this week, the Cincinnati Bengals got brought up alongside the name Wink Martindale as they continue to search for their next defensive coordinator. It was an incredibly strange bit of speculation/reporting because the Bengals and Martindale don’t exactly have the friendliest relationship in recent years.

Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is scheduled to interview with the #Falcons today and the #Colts on Wednesday, per sources. The #Bengals also could have interest in Martindale, who is college football’s highest-paid coordinator at Michigan. One to watch. pic.twitter.com/iV6KsWxXn0

Paul Dehner Jr. clarifies that the Bengals don’t have any interest in Michigan DC Wink Martindale for their defensive coordinator job. Martindale was

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, while reporting that Martindale will interview with the Falcons and Colts this week, added this: “The #Bengals also could have interest in Martindale, who is college football’s highest-paid coordinator at Michigan. One to watch.”

Michigan Football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale passed over for open NFL jobs with Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals

No, the Bengals aren't intested in Don "Wink" Martindale for their defensive coordinator job. After a few hours of speculation following Tom Pelissero's report about Martindale, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic shut down any possibility of the veteran coach joining the Bengals' staff.

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

Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale could be returning to the NFL in 2025 after landing interviews with three teams.

After serving one season as Michigan’s defensive coordinator, Wink Martindale ... coordinator positions. The Cincinnati Bengals also could have interest in Martindale, the highest-paid defensive ...

In a significant shift in defensive philosophy, the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator. He is far more aggressive than Gus Bradley

Paul Dehner Jr. clarifies that the Bengals don’t have any interest in Michigan DC Wink Martindale for their defensive coordinator job. Martindale was connected to Cincinnati this morning but ...

CINCINNATI — The Bengals could have interest in Wink Martindale for their vacant defensive coordinator job. Martindale is currently college football's highest-paid coordinator. He's under ...