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UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns, Probe Into Conduct in Football Program Concludes
The move comes amid a university investigation and follows a medical leave that began Aug. 6, with no immediate reason given for the departure.
- 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 resigns as UNC football's defensive coordinator
"The investigation determined that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct. The investigation also found that these actions were isolated in scope and not a systemic failure."
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Bill Belichick’s son, Steve, is out of North Carolina football. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN on Thursday, sources told him Steve is no longer the defensive coordinator of the Tar Heels. Belichick steps down from the role amid a medical leave that started on Aug. 6. Bill announced that Steve would be on an …
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