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General manager Michael Lombardi resigns from UNC football program

Chapelboro.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

General manager Michael Lombardi resigns from UNC football program
Summary

Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position with the UNC football program. The 67-year-old served as the highest-paid general manager in college football, earning an annual salary of $1.5 million. Known for his tenure as a primary associate to Bill Belichick, Lombardi’s departure marks a notable shift for the university’s football operations. His role focused on managing personnel and program structure within the collegiate ranks. The university has not yet announced a successor or an immediate plan to fill the vacant general manager position. UNC officials have provided limited comment on the circumstances surrounding the sudden change in staff.

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Key Details
  • •Michael Lombardi resigned from his general manager role at UNC.
  • •Lombardi earned an annual salary of $1.5 million.
  • •He previously served as a key associate to Bill Belichick.
  • •The resignation was confirmed as of September 2026.
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  • 8:26 PMChapelboro.com — Holding Court: Lombardi’s UNC Resignation — Looking Back, To The Future - Chapelboro.com
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Here are three things to know about the recent resignation of UNC football coach Bill Belichick’s right-hand man, 67-year-old Michael Lombardi, who was the highest-paid general manager in college football, at $1.5 million dollars per year.

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