Michael Lombardi resigns as general manager of North Carolina football
13 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
University of North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his position effective September 3, 2026. The university announced the resignation while confirming it will continue an internal investigation into personnel matters. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since late July following a human resources complaint filed by a former staffer. The former NFL executive joined the Tar Heels program in late 2024 to work alongside head coach Bill Belichick. Despite the ongoing investigation and his departure, the university stated it will consider all appropriate corrective actions based on findings from the process. North Carolina opened its 2026 season with a 15-10 win over TCU.
- •Michael Lombardi resigned as North Carolina general manager on September 3, 2026.
- •The university remains engaged in an ongoing internal investigation following a staff complaint.
- •Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27, 2026.
- •North Carolina started the season with a 15-10 victory against TCU.
- •Lombardi joined the program in 2024 to work with head coach Bill Belichick.
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- 9:29 PMCBS Sports — UNC GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation: Ex-NFL exec had been on administrative leave since July
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- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid internal investigation
"The school announced Lombardi's resignation Thursday. It also stated it would continue its ongoing investigation and “consider all appropriate corrective actions" as needed. The school has not released specifics of that probe, noting in its July 27 announcement that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic “as is standard procedure with personnel matters.”
"Back in July, North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave following an internal investigation. Now, he has officially stepped down from his position. Just days after North Carolina opened its season with a victory over TCU, the Tar Heels will be forced to move forward without their general…
"Back in July, North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave in the wake of an internal investigation. Now, he has officially resigned from his post. Less than a week after North Carolina officially began its season with a win over TCU, they will now be without their general…
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External links- ESPNSep 3, 2026, 10:55 PMLombardi resigns as UNC GM amid investigation
Michael Lombardi has resigned as the GM of the UNC football team, which he had joined when Bill Belichick was hired in late 2024.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:10 PMWhy UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigned less than 2 years after being hired by Bill Belichick
UNC announced his resignation on Thursday roughly two months after being placed on paid leave.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:08 PM‘Must not have been looking good’: Bill Belichick’s GM sparks reactions with resignation
Back in July, North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave following an internal investigation. Now, he has officially stepped down from his position. Just days after North Carolina opened its season with a victory over TCU, the Tar Heels will be forced to move forward without their general…
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:04 PMMichael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation
The school announced Lombardi's resignation Thursday. It also stated it would continue its ongoing investigation and “consider all appropriate corrective actions" as needed. The school has not released specifics of that probe, noting in its July 27 announcement that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic “as is standard procedure with personnel matters.”
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:46 PMBill Belichick’s general manager resigns amidst investigation
Back in July, North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave in the wake of an internal investigation. Now, he has officially resigned from his post. Less than a week after North Carolina officially began its season with a win over TCU, they will now be without their general…
- CBS SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:29 PMUNC GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation: Ex-NFL exec had been on administrative leave since July
The university's active investigation into an employee human resources complaint will continue despite the departure of college football's highest-paid general manager.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:20 PMUNC GM Michael Lombardi resigns following ongoing investigation
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into a staff complaint.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:17 PMNorth Carolina GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid internal investigation
Bill Belichick's right-hand man Michael Lombardi is out, with the GM resigning one game into the season amid an internal investigation from UNC.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:12 PMNorth Carolina G.M. Michael Lombardi resigns
Michael Lombardi, the longtime advisor to Bill Belichick who was recently placed on leave as North Carolina's general manager, has resigned.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:11 PMMichael Lombardi resigns as UNC football general manager
UNC has released a statement about the Michael Lombardi situation. Here’s what we know about the Tar Heels football program.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:02 PMNorth Carolina GM Michael Lombardi reportedly resigns in wake of internal investigation
Lombardi came to UNC with Bill Belichick.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:02 PMNorth Carolina GM Michael Lombardi resigns as internal investigation continues
Lombardi came to UNC with Bill Belichick.
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