Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation
Summary
Michael Lombardi has resigned as the general manager of the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team after being on paid leave during a school investigation. The university is continuing the investigation but has not shared details publicly.Key Facts
- Michael Lombardi was the general manager of UNC football and was hired by head coach Bill Belichick.
- Lombardi took paid administrative leave while the school investigated a complaint.
- The investigation involves a human resources complaint from a former employee.
- UNC has not disclosed specific details and restricts employees and athletes from discussing the matter.
- Lombardi resigned to help the team focus on the 2026 football season.
- He had signed a three-year contract paying $1.5 million annually, the highest for a college football GM in 2025.
- Bill Belichick is in his second season coaching UNC after a long NFL career.
- UNC plans to continue its investigation and will consider further actions if needed.
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