Ravens part ways with defensive coordinator Don ‘Wink’ Martindale

Baltimore is parting ways with defensive coordinator Don Martindale in response to a group statement launched on Friday.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Martindale held a number of productive conversations and agreed to “transfer ahead in separate instructions” per the assertion.

“We had an important run on protection, and I’m very pleased with what has been achieved and the work he has finished,” the assertion learn. “He [Don] has finished an important job. 

“Now it’s time to pursue different alternatives. Generally the second comes, and it’s the best time. I’m personally grateful for our friendship and for every little thing he has finished in Baltimore.”