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North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is away from the team. He is on medical leave. Coach Bill Belichick announced the news on Thursday.
Bill Belichick is Steve Belichick's father. He said his son would return as soon as possible. The team prepares for the August 29 season opener in Dublin.
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"It's a medical situation," Bill Belichick said. "I really can't make any further comment on that." The coaching staff will collectively manage the defense until his return.
Belichick's Coaching Background and Challenges
Steve Belichick spent his first college season at Washington in 2024. He worked under former Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch. He left for North Carolina ahead of the 2025 season.
He served various roles for the New England Patriots under his father. He was outside linebackers coach from 2020 to 2023. The move to college football represented a new chapter.
North Carolina finished 4-8 in the Belichicks' first season. The Tar Heels lost three straight games to end the year. They allowed 28, 32 and 42 points in those defeats.
Defensive lineman Melkart Abou-Jaoude returns for the Tar Heels. He recorded 10.5 sacks in the 2025 season. His presence provides hope for the defensive unit.
Additional Off-Field Issues for Tar Heels
General manager Michael Lombardi is also away from the program. He faces an ongoing HR investigation into his conduct. The investigation adds to the team's challenges.
Fall camp has not gone smoothly for North Carolina. Key personnel remain absent from the program. The coaching staff must adapt to these circumstances.
The Tar Heels open the season in Dublin against a yet-to-be-named opponent. Steve Belichick's availability remains uncertain for that game. His father expressed hope for a swift return.
The defensive coordinator previously coached at Washington. He followed Jedd Fisch to Seattle before joining North Carolina. His absence creates a significant void for the Tar Heels.
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