Lombardi Out as Tar Heels Move Forward | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Michael Lombardi, North Carolina’s highest-paid GM and a key NFL veteran brought in to bolster the program after Bill Belichick took over as head coach, has resigned immediately amid an ongoing investigation that led to his paid leave in July. Though details remain undisclosed, Lombardi cited the team’s focus on the 2026 season as his reason for stepping down — a move that comes just as Tar Heels kicked off their campaign with a win over TCU in Dublin. The university insists the probe isn’t finished, leaving lingering questions about Lombardi’s tenure. Now, Belichick and the coaching staff must quickly adapt to fill his void without losing momentum heading into the crucial 2026 season. 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/5395e971e0fda79b