North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave

Posted Aug 6, 2026
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the program, coach Bill Belichick announced Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve’s on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," the elder Belichick said. "It’s a medical situation so I really can’t make any further comment on that." (Inside Carolina)

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