Lombardi Resigns Amid UNC Football Turmoil | Huntsville News

Michael Lombardi, North Carolina’s GM and Bill Belichick’s new partner, has resigned effective Sept. 3, 2026, after being on administrative leave since late July amid an ongoing HR investigation — a move that comes just one week into their second season together. Despite his NFL pedigree and bold early claims that UNC would be “the 33rd NFL team,” the Tar Heels went 4-8 in their debut year under him. They’ve started 2026 strong with a 15-10 win over TCU in Dublin, but the program now faces uncertainty as Lombardi departs and Stephen Belichick, Bill’s son and defensive coordinator, remains sidelined for medical reasons since early August. 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/aa5c83cb85446a2d