Steve Belichick placed on medical leave at North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:54 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.
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Former 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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