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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Steve Belichick Is Gone From UNC
Steve Belichick has resigned from his job as defensive coordinator at UNC following an investigation that found "certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct," according to a statement released Thursday by the university. Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, already had been on medical leave. This follows Mike Lombardi resigning earlier this month from his job as general manager. Little els…
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UNC concludes football investigation as DC Steve Belichick resigns
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Steve Belichick has resigned from the University of North Carolina football staff following an independent, internal investigation, the university announced Thursday. Belichick, son of UNC head coach and NFL legend Bill Belichick, has been on medical…
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