University of North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation
Michael Lombardi stepped down as UNC football program's general manager while the university continues an investigation prompted by a former employee's complaint.
Michael Lombardy has resigned as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's football program, the university said in a statement released on September 3, 2026. The school said it will keep its investigation underway and will take any necessary corrective actions based on the findings.
The reasons for Lombardy's earlier leave of absence and the specifics of the investigation have not been disclosed, though reports link the probe to a complaint from a former university employee. His attorney had previously described the inquiry as a "witch hunt."
Lombardy, a longtime adviser to head coach Bill Belichick, joined the UNC staff after Belichick was hired. He previously worked with Belichford during Belichford's NFL tenures with the Browns and Patriots. Following UNC's season-opening win, Belichford praised Lombardy's contributions to building the team.