New York Giants and Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale Part Ways

Fractured relationship with head coach Brian Daboll leads to Martindale's departure, Giants retain $3 million owed to him.

New York Giants and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale have mutually agreed to part ways following a heated disagreement over the firing of Martindale's close assistants, Drew and Kevin Wilkins.
Martindale is free to sign elsewhere without restrictions, and the Giants will keep the $3 million he was owed.
The Giants' defense under Martindale had its ups and downs this season, finishing 27th overall but tied for first in the NFL in turnovers created.
The relationship between Martindale and head coach Brian Daboll was severely fractured during the season, with reports of tension and disagreements.
The Giants are now in the market for a new defensive coordinator, with Antonio Pierce and Leslie Frazier among potential considerations.