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Steve Belichick on medical leave during UNC football fall camp

9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Steve Belichick on medical leave during UNC football fall camp
Summary

UNC football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave, as announced by head coach Bill Belichick on August 6. The Tar Heels are currently in their second week of fall camp, preparing for the upcoming season. While Steve Belichick is away, the defensive staff will manage the coaching responsibilities collectively. The Tar Heels are set to kick off their 2026 season against TCU in Ireland at noon on August 27, with the game to be broadcast on ESPN.

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Status Watch
  • •Steve Belichick is on medical leave during fall camp.
  • •Bill Belichick confirmed the news on August 6.
  • •The defensive staff will share coaching responsibilities.
  • •UNC's season opener is against TCU in Ireland.
  • •Kickoff for the game is scheduled for August 27.
Latest Updates
  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — What UNC football players said about Steve Belichick being on medical leave
  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick Says Son Steve Belichick Is Away from UNC Football Indefinitely for Medical Leave
  • 3:11 PMESPN — Heels DC S. Belichick on indefinite medical leave
  • 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Belichick on medical leave from North Carolina football
  • 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave
  • 2:05 PMCBS Sports — North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick missing time on medical leave
  • 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football coach on medical leave
  • 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Belichick on medical leave as UNC football continues fall camp
What they're saying
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North Carolina coach Bill Belichick announced Thursday that his son, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, is on medical leave and out indefinitely.

— ESPNby Andrea Adelson
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UNC football coach Bill Belichick provided an update on the status of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick as the Tar Heels continue fall camp.

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With UNC football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave, here's what the Tar Heels said about adjusting on and off the field.

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