# Steve Belichick resigns from UNC

> Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator amid drug probe.
- Title: Steve Belichick resigns from UNC · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator amid drug probe. Steve Belichick resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator after a school…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/steve-belichick-resigning-as-unc-defensive-coordinator-after-drug-probe
- Published: 2026-09-17T13:43:26+00:00
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## Steve Belichick resigns
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
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.
## Key takeaway

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