According to reports from the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have scheduled two interviews for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The team will interview Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on Tuesday, and former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo this week.

The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as they began their search to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired as defensive coordinator following the team’s 8-9 finish.

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

The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake over the weekend and the search for his replacement has already begun. Despite head coach Raheem Morris’ experience as a defensive play-caller,

Atlanta's defensive struggles might continue as the Falcons reportedly target an unexpected candidate for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to interview Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator vacancy sometime this week, according to a report from NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe. Anarumo spent the last six years as the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals but was let go following the 2024 season.

The Atlanta Falcons have their first defensive coordinator interview set in former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.