Steve Belichick placed on medical leave at North Carolina
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Steve Belichick, defensive coordinator for North Carolina, has been placed on medical leave, effective August 6, 2026. His father, Bill Belichick, shared that Steve will be back as soon as possible, though details on his condition remain undisclosed. North Carolina is set to open its season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29. The team is looking to improve its defensive performance after a lackluster showing in last year's opener against the same opponent.
- •Steve Belichick placed on medical leave as of August 6, 2026.
- •Bill Belichick expects his son to return as soon as possible.
- •North Carolina opens its season against TCU on August 29.
- •Details of Steve's condition are not publicly available.
- •UNC aims to improve after last year's defensive struggles against TCU.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Pray He’s OK’ – Support Pours In As Bill Belichick Announces Son, North Carolina DC Steve Belichick, Is on Indefinite Medical Leave
- 2:40 PMNBCSports.com — Steve Belichick takes medical leave from UNC football - NBC Sports
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Former Patriots Play-Caller Placed on Medical Leave at North Carolina
"North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick revealed on Thursday that his son, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, is on medical leave and would be unavailable to perform his duties indefinitely. The former New England Patriots coach did not detail whether his son would be available for the Tar Heels’ season-opening game against the TCU Horned Frogs in Ireland on August 29.
"As North Carolina coach Bill Belichick prepares for his second season at the college level, one of his top assistants (and one of his sons) is currently not with the team.
"Bill Belichick's son will be away from the Tar Heels indefinitely.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:27 PM‘I Pray He’s OK’ – Support Pours In As Bill Belichick Announces Son, North Carolina DC Steve Belichick, Is on Indefinite Medical Leave
North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick revealed on Thursday that his son, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, is on medical leave and would be unavailable to perform his duties indefinitely. The former New England Patriots coach did not detail whether his son would be available for the Tar Heels’ season-opening game against the TCU Horned Frogs in Ireland on August 29.
- NBCSports.comAug 6, 2026, 2:40 PMSteve Belichick takes medical leave from UNC football - NBC Sports
As North Carolina coach Bill Belichick prepares for his second season at the college level, one of his top assistants (and one of his sons) is currently not with the team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:54 PMFormer Patriots Play-Caller Placed on Medical Leave at North Carolina
Bill Belichick's son will be away from the Tar Heels indefinitely.
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