Jets Schedule In-Person Interview with Wink Martindale for DC Job

Wink Martindale, a veteran NFL defensive coordinator, is scheduled for an in-person interview with the New York Jets on Saturday for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to league sources.

The Jets, who finished the season with a 3-14 record under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, ranked 25th in the league in yards allowed at 355.6 per game and 31st in points allowed at 29.6. Their defense recorded just four takeaways, including zero interceptions, prompting significant staff changes. The team fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks following a Week 15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Friday, the Jets also parted ways with quarterbacks coach Charles London, offensive pass game coordinator Scott Turner, defensive line coach Eric Washington, linebackers coach Aaron Curry, assistant defensive backs coach Dre Bly, and defensive assistants Roosevelt Williams and Alonso Escalante. The organization is additionally seeking to fill roles such as quarterbacks coach, defensive line coach, linebackers coach, and passing game coordinator.

Martindale, 62, brings extensive experience to the table, having served as defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in 2010, the...