# Bill Belichick son steps down from UNC defense

> Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator amid culture investigation closure
- Title: Bill Belichick son steps down from UNC defense · OutKick
- Summary: Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator amid culture investigation closure Steve Belichick resigned from UNC's defense after internal…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bill-belichick-son-resigns-north-carolina-defensive-coordinator-investigation-culture-closes
- Author: Mark Harris
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steve belichick, north carolina, unc, bill belichick, defensive coordinator, internal investigation, football program, medical leave, tar heels, unc athletic leadership, news, politics
## Resignation confirmed
Steve Belichick resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator following an internal investigation into the football program's culture.
## Investigation closed
The university found misconduct was isolated and not a systemic failure within the football program.
## Medical leave
Bill Belichick stated Steve was on medical leave, which ended Oct 27, 2026, for his resignation to take effect.
## Suspension noted
Wide receiver Keeyun Chapman suspended indefinitely after an incident Tuesday night.
## Team record
North Carolina started 2026 with two wins over TCU and East Tennessee State.
## Key takeaway

Steve Belichick resigned from UNC's defense after internal investigation found isolated misconduct, not systemic failure