Michael Lombardi Resigns as North Carolina General Manager

Michael Lombardi has stepped down from his position as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's football program, effective September 3, 2026. His resignation follows a recent leave of absence, as announced by the university.

The reasons behind Lombardi's leave and subsequent resignation remain unclear, but they are reportedly linked to a complaint from a former employee. The university is continuing its investigation and will evaluate necessary corrective actions based on its findings.

Lombardi, who had a long-standing relationship with head coach Bill Belichick, was hired shortly after Belichick took over at North Carolina. Despite recent praise from Belichick regarding Lombardi's contributions to the team, he is now no longer part of the program.