Overview

• 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.