UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave
Summary
Michael Lombardi, general manager of the North Carolina football team, has been placed on paid administrative leave ahead of the preseason camp. The university did not explain the reason, but reports say it follows a human resources complaint from a former staff member.Key Facts
- Michael Lombardi is the general manager of the North Carolina (UNC) football team.
- He was placed on paid administrative leave recently, just before the team’s preseason camp starts.
- The university did not give details, citing standard procedure for personnel matters.
- ESPN reported the leave is related to a human resources complaint filed by a former UNC front office employee.
- Lombardi joined UNC after working as an NFL executive and was hired by UNC football coach Bill Belichick.
- He earns about $1.5 million a year, one of the highest salaries for college football general managers.
- Lombardi helped UNC secure a top-25 recruiting class for the 2026 season.
- UNC's team had a 4-8 record in Belichick’s first year and will start the next season against TCU in Ireland.
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