Even though the Tar Heels literally just hired Belichick last December, the ongoing drama surrounding Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, leaves North Carolina in a very real world where the New England Patriots legend's tenure on Chapel Hill ends when his contract buyout drops from $10 million to $1 million on June 1.

After spending a year away from football, Bill Belichick is getting back in the game. Though this time it’s not

The eight-time Super Bowl coach surprised the world when he decided to join the Tar Heels in the middle of the 2024 season. After spending 24 years with the New England Patriots, Belichick tried different things, including being more present and open to the media, appearing on TV shows and podcasts.