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Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator following investigation
- On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned, effective Oct. 27, following a medical leave that began Aug. 6, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
- The University of North Carolina concluded an investigation into the football program, finding 'certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct,' though officials noted these were 'isolated in scope and not a systemic failure.'
- WRAL reported investigators questioned staff about allegations that Steve Belichick used or supplied drugs, though the report did not confirm them; the resignation follows general manager Michael Lombardi's Sept. 3 departure during the same probe.
- With his son absent, head coach Bill Belichick has managed the defense, helping the Tar Heels reach a 2-0 start, while defensive coordinator Bob Diaco also assisted in running the unit.
- The resignation ends expectations of a succession plan for Steve to replace Bill as head coach; Steve departs with a $2.7 million contract in its final year, leaving his coaching future uncertain.
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