Bill Belichick addresses Tar Heels' adjustments amid GM's leave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick discussed the team's adjustments for the upcoming season following the placement of general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave. The university announced Lombardi's leave earlier this week, but details regarding the reason remain undisclosed due to personnel policy. Belichick stated that the program is managing duties internally while the investigation is ongoing. He noted a few adjustments within the staff but did not elaborate on specific changes in Lombardi's responsibilities. Belichick is entering his second preseason camp with the Tar Heels, having transitioned from an extensive NFL career.
- •Michael Lombardi is on paid administrative leave amid an investigation.
- •Belichick emphasized internal adjustments for the coaching staff.
- •Details of the investigation and leave remain confidential.
- •Belichick is preparing for his second preseason camp with the team.
- •Lombardi previously held the GM position with the Cleveland Browns.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
"North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a school investigation. “We’re working through some things,” Belichick said before the morning’s first official practice. The school announced Monday that Lombardi had been placed on leave but didn’t provide details as to the reason, noting that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic “as is standard procedure with personnel matters.”
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