Steve Belichick steps down as UNC defensive coordinator after investigation raises questions inside Bill Belichick’s football program
The 39-year-old coach had been on medical leave since Aug. 6, and his resignation will take effect Oct. 27, when that leave ends. 17, as it also said the investigation was complete. Steve Belichick joined his father, Bill Belichick, on the Tar Heels staff after serving as Washington’s defensive coordinator in 2024. The coaching change comes while North Carolina is 2-0 this season after wins over TCU and East Tennessee State. 15.
UNC announced the decision Thursday, Sept. WRAL reported before the decision that outside investigators had questioned people about allegations that Belichick used drugs while working and may have provided drugs to at least one player. Those were allegations reported by WRAL, not findings released by UNC. The program also announced an indefinite suspension for freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman after his arrest during a traffic stop on Sept. WRAL reported that Chapman was arrested on a misdemeanor weapons charge.
UNC said investigators found actions that did not meet the school’s values and conduct standards, but said they were isolated or part of a wider overall program problem. UNC said “corrective actions” are now being carried out by Carolina Athletics and the Office of University Counsel. The school also said it would not provide further details about individual personnel matters. UNC described the inquiry as thorough and independent and said it was overseen with help from outside counsel. The school also said any credible information would be reviewed under its policies when necessary, while declining to discuss individual personnel matters. Sadler, was cited for speeding and is expected to miss the Clemson game, according to reports cited by WRAL. UNC said it will review any credible new information if it comes forward.
Steve Belichick has resigned as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator after the university finished its investigation into the football program. The university did not publicly explain the specific findings involving Steve Belichick. Before that, he spent years coaching with his father in the NFL, including time with the New England Patriots. His teammate, freshman wide receiver C.J. For now, Steve Belichick’s resignation closes the university’s investigation, while the football team prepares to continue the season without him on the defensive staff.
The Tar Heels are scheduled to play Clemson on Saturday in their first ACC game of the season.