Steve Belichick resigns from UNC

Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator amid drug probe.

Sep 17, 2026

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Steve Belichick resigns from UNC

Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator amid drug probe.

In brief

Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator amid drug probe. Steve Belichick resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator after a school probe found isolated misconduct in the football program. Originally reported by New York Post.

Steve Belichick resigns

Steve Belichick is resigning as UNC

Steve Belichick will resign as North Carolina's defensive coordinator effective October 27, when his medical leave ends.

Medical leave ends

The 39-year-old has been on medical leave since August 6, following a school probe into the program's culture.

Drug probe investigation

Lawyers questioned people about whether Steve used drugs at work or gave drugs to at least one player.

Probe findings

Probe findings

The school said the probe found 'certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct' but were 'isolated in scope and not a systemic failure'.

“certain actions demonstrated a disregard for carolina's values and standards of conduct”

Related resignations

Mike Lombardi resigned as general manager two weeks ago after being the subject of the same probe.

Freshman suspension

UNC suspended freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman for carrying a concealed weapon, who was also in a vehicle with another player cited for speeding.

The headline

Steve Belichick resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator after a school probe found isolated misconduct in the football program.

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