Lombardi Investigation Drags On | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina’s football program is in turmoil as its investigation into Michael Lombardi — the high-profile NFL veteran brought in by Bill Belichick — drags on far beyond its promised timeline. Placed on paid leave before fall camp, Lombardi’s case has become a legal and reputational minefield, with his lawyer accusing the university of stalling to avoid paying a $1.5 million buyout. Despite assurances from UNC that the process would be swift and fair, the delay has already disrupted team momentum and raised eyebrows about motives behind the probe. Meanwhile, Lombardi remains fully cooperative, and staff are covering his duties — though Belichick insists preparations aren’t compromised. The once-quick HR complaint has turned into a season-long saga, casting doubt on UNC’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6cb44960467f37e