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Steve Belichick resigns from UNC football following internal probe
Steve Belichick, defensive coordinator for the University of North Carolina football program, has resigned following an independent investigation into the program’s culture and climate. The university stated that the probe found certain actions that demonstrated “a disregard for Carolina’s values and standards of conduct,” though it noted these actions were isolated and not a systemic failure. Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, had been on medical leave since early August. His resignation is set to take effect on October 27, 2026.
This departure follows the recent resignation of General Manager Michael Lombardi. The investigation reportedly included inquiries into whether Belichick had used drugs on the job or provided drugs to players, though the university has not confirmed specific findings regarding these allegations. In response to the news, Jen Belichick released a statement emphasizing the family’s priority on health and privacy, while pushing back against “misinformation and speculation” surrounding the situation.
As part of the coaching transition, Brian Belichick has been promoted to take over defensive play-calling duties. Additionally, the program has indefinitely suspended freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman following a legal incident involving a gun charge.
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Bill Belichick · Clemson · Jen Belichick · Keeyun Chapman · Michael Lombardi · Mike Lombardi · Steve Belichick · University of North Carolina
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] General Manager Mike Lombardi resigned from the program effective September 3.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Steve Belichick has been on medical leave since August 6.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as defensive coordinator.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation concluded that the behavioral infractions were isolated in scope and did not indicate a systemic failure.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Steve Belichick's resignation will become official on October 27, 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigators questioned witnesses regarding allegations of drug use by Steve Belichick or the provision of substances to a player.
- [● 2 SOURCES] An independent investigation into the Carolina football program found that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for university standards of conduct.