A new defensive coordinator candidate has emerged for the Indianapolis Colts. According to Joel Erickson of the Indy Star, the Colts will be interviewing current Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for the opening. The interview will take place on Thursday.

Michigan Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale could bring his aggressive style to the Indianapolis Colts defense.

It’s been about a week since the Colts began their search for a new defensive coordinator. So what do we know at this time?

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

The Indianapolis Colts are looking for a new defensive coordinator, as the team announced they parted ways with Gus Bradley after three seasons in the role.

Colts coach Shane Steichen saw some appeal in working with a veteran defensive coordinator with experience as a head coach, and though things didn’t work out well with Bradley in the end, perhaps that’s still the type of coach Steichen is looking for.

Dennis Allen may not be a great head coach, but he is certainly a strong defensive coordinator option for the Colts.

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

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the Colts have interviewed Cleveland safeties coach Ephraim Banda for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Indianapolis parted ways with former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley after finishing a disappointing 8-9.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to interview Steve Wilks this week for their defensive coordinator opening. The former head coach and 3x defensive coordinator (Carolina, Cleveland, San Francisco) would look to revitalize Indy’s defense with a strong dose of aggressiveness.