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Former UNC Cornerbacks Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Audition at NFL Combine
Looking to strengthen their cases for April’s NFL Draft, former UNC cornerbacks
Marcus Allen and
Thaddeus Dixon took the field Friday at the NFL Combine. Dixon recorded a 39.5-inch vertical (7th among cornerbacks). Allen recorded a 39-inch vertical (8th among cornerbacks) while also posting a 4.50-second 40-yard dash (16th among corners). (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Mack Brown On-Court Recognition At UNC vs. Louisville Game
Former North Carolina Football coach
Mack Brown made his first public appearance at UNC since being let go from his position in November, 2024 during a halftime recognition at the Tar Heels' basketball game against Louisville on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Mack Brown to attend UNC-Louisville basketball game
Mack Brown will return to Chapel Hill on Feb. 23 to attend UNC's basketball game against Louisville, marking his first visit to campus since his departure in 2024. Brown’s return brings one of North Carolina’s most important football figures back to a program he helped elevate. It also shows he has moved on from his tumultuous ending in Chapel Hill. (
USA Today)
New England Patriots make classy $400,000 decision on receiver Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins fell short of landing a big contract incentive with the New England Patriots last season, but the team is going to reward him anyway. Hollins was just four catches shy of earning a $400,000 incentive, but he missed the last two regular-season games due to injury. Now Hollins is going to get that money in the form of a 2026 signing bonus. (
Sporting News)
Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams agree on $24 million, 3-year contract
The Dallas Cowboys and running back
Javonte Williams have agreed on a $24 million, three-year contract, following through on the front office’s pledge that bringing back their leading rusher was a top priority. Williams joined the Cowboys on a one-year contract last season after an injury-filled four years on his rookie deal with the Denver Broncos. (
Associated Press)
Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference
UNC Football's
Timir Hickman-Collins and
Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at the conference with the prestigious "Game Changers" Award, honoring the program for setting a new standard of support for the rare disease community. (
GoHeels.com)
Ronald Curry hired as Denver Broncos WR coach
The Denver Broncos are hiring former UNC quarterback and basketball standout
Ronald Curry as their wide receivers coach. Curry was quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills the past two years. He worked with Sean Payton in New Orleans before that, spending six years with the Broncos’ head coach there. Curry was in New Orleans two additional years. (
NBC Sports)
Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels
In an effort to revamp UNC's offense,
Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for the Catamounts, Dickens joins Maryland's Billy Edwards and Texas A&M's Miles O'Neill at quarterback following a position overhaul and hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator. (
CBS Sports)
THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit
It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics.
Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son Malloy Smith received a basketball offer, Carolina Football signed a transfer quarterback,
Courtney Banghart secured win No. 400, Softball scored 44(!) runs in 2 games, and
Dylan Mingo is set to commit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Remembering James Spurling, UNC vs. NC State Basketball Preview
A different show as our main focus is remembering our friend James Spurling by re-running his interview from 2019 (11:53). James' Celebration of Life was Sunday in Chapel Hill. Also: UNC vs. NC State basketball preview (5:48), Olympic Sports update from a busy weekend (38:11), and more (44:31).
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Mon Feb 16, 2026