North Carolina Places Football GM Michael Lombardi on Paid Administrative Leave
The university gave no reason for the move as WRAL News investigates why Lombardi was placed on leave.
- On Monday, the University of North Carolina placed football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave, effective immediately, without disclosing a specific reason for the decision.
- Lombardi joined the North Carolina Tar Heels in December 2024 alongside head coach Bill Belichick, earning $1.5 million annually as the highest-paid college football general manager.
- Before joining the Tar Heels, Lombardi spent more than 30 years in NFL front offices including Cleveland and New England, though he faced criticism in February 2025 for calling the program the "33rd NFL team."
- UNC vice chancellor Dean Stoyer said personnel matters are prohibited from further discussion, stating the decision "has no reflection on the merits" and the university provided no additional information.
- The Tar Heels open their season on August 29 against Texas Christian University in Dublin, with Coach Belichick expected to address media following Thursday's second fall practice.
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