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Bill Belichick's UNC GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Investigation

Michael Lombardi resigns as UNC football GM amid ongoing internal investigation into HR complaint.

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Michael Lombardi resigned as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's football program effective September 3, 2026. [1] Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave in July 2026 following an internal human resources complaint filed by a former staffer. [2] The University of North Carolina confirmed Lombardi's resignation in a press release issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and stated that their investigation remains ongoing. [3] Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, son of Bill Belichick, is reportedly under investigation for potential drug-related issues on the job. [4] Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave in July 2026 following an internal investigation into a personnel matter. [5] The university announced Lombardi's resignation and stated it would continue its ongoing investigation and consider all appropriate corrective actions as needed. [6] The University of North Carolina football team posted a disappointing 4-8 record in the 2025 season before starting their 2026 season in Dublin, Ireland. [7] Lombardi's lawyer, Tom Mars, stated on July 31, 2026, that Lombardi had not been told what he was being investigated for at that time. [8]
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  1. Michael Lombardi resigned as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's football program effective September 3, 2026. · Daily Mail
  2. Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave in July 2026 following an internal human resources complaint filed by a former staffer. · Daily Mail
  3. The University of North Carolina confirmed Lombardi's resignation in a press release issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and stated that their investigation remains ongoing. · Daily Mail
  4. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, son of Bill Belichick, is reportedly under investigation for potential drug-related issues on the job. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave in July 2026 following an internal investigation into a personnel matter. · Yahoo! Sports
  6. The university announced Lombardi's resignation and stated it would continue its ongoing investigation and consider all appropriate corrective actions as needed. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. The University of North Carolina football team posted a disappointing 4-8 record in the 2025 season before starting their 2026 season in Dublin, Ireland. · Daily Mail
  8. Lombardi's lawyer, Tom Mars, stated on July 31, 2026, that Lombardi had not been told what he was being investigated for at that time. · CBS Sports
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