Michael Lombardi resigned as the highest-paid general manager for UNC football while the university’s internal investigation continues. The change comes weeks into Bill Belichick’s second season with the program.
WHO:Michael Lombardi; University of North Carolina (UNC)
WHAT:Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football’s general manager as an internal investigation continued.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The resignation occurred while UNC’s internal investigation into the football program continued.
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