Don Martindale.
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly reached out to the agent of a former division rival regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy.
Former Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale agreed to part ways with Big Blue in early January, but it was reportedly a very messy breakup.
Still, NFL Network’s Jane Slater reported Wednesday that there are multiple reasons why it may make sense for Martindale to join Dallas.
The position on head coach Mike McCarthy’s staff opened up when Dan Quinn was hired as the next lead man of the Washington Commanders. Quinn left the franchise after three seasons where he helped the defense finish in seventh, fifth and fifth in points per game allowed from 2021-23, respectively.
With superstars like Pro Bowl linebacker Micah Parsons, as well as cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs in the secondary, the defensive coordinator gig in Big D is highly coveted. Parsons and Bland are only 24 years old, and while Diggs missed all but two games in 2023 because of a torn ACL, he’s on track for a 2024 return and is just 25.
Martindale’s defense finished the 2023 campaign 26th in the league in points per game allowed and the G-Men ended the season 6-11.
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