Bill Belichick, head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team, stated that the team is adjusting duties while general manager Michael Lombardi remains on paid leave. Lombardi is under investigation by the university, though specific details of the probe have not been publicly disclosed.
Belichick made the comments during a press conference on July 29, 2026, emphasizing that the team's operations continue as normal despite Lombardi's absence. He did not provide a timeline for Lombardi's return or the conclusion of the investigation.
The Tar Heels are preparing for the upcoming college football season, with Belichick taking on additional responsibilities in personnel decisions. The university has not released further information about the nature of the investigation.
