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Why UNC is placing football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Bill Belichick's first hire as the head football coach at North Carolina was Michael Lombardi, who took over as the Tar Heels' general manager with a wealth of NFL front office experience.
Heading into year two, Lombardi's status may be tenuous; he was placed on paid administrative leave, UNC announced Monday morning.
Year one of the Belichick era was a difficult one for the Tar Heels, who finished 4-8, but the hope going into 2026 has been that it will all come together for the legendary NFL head coach. With Lombardi on administrative leave, there will at least be a temporary change in leadership in one of the program's key roles.
Here's a look at UNC's decision to place Lombardi on leave.
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