Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned, ending the tenure of an immediate hire in Bill Belichick’s NFL-to-college coaching transition who had been on on…
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position, bringing an end to his tenure as the team's head of personnel. The decision to step down comes amid a school investigation into alleged misconduct. Lombardi's resignation was announced on Thursday, following the Tar Heels' preseason opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland.
The university stated that it will continue its ongoing probe and consider all appropriate corrective actions as deemed necessary. While the school has not released specific details of the investigation, it has acknowledged that a human resources complaint from a former employee is believed to be at the center of the case. Lombardi expressed gratitude to Chancellor Lee Roberts and former head coach Bill Belichick for the opportunity to serve as the General Manager of UNC Football.
He added that he had decided it was best for him to resign to allow the team to focus on the upcoming 2026 season.
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