UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Placed On Immediate Administrative Leave

By Larry Leo••

Bill Belichick and North Carolina program just can't seem to escape the drama...

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In a surprising twist, North Carolina football is facing an unexpected development just weeks before the start of the 2026 season.

Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. The university confirmed the move in a statement, adding that leadership, staff and student-athletes have been instructed not to discuss the matter further.

“The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately,” the school said in a statement, via Nakos. “As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits.” …

Additionally, he was believed to be the highest-paid general manager in college football, earning approximately $1.5 million annually.