Bill Belichick Dismisses NFL Return Rumors, Focuses on UNC Football

Michael Lombardi confirms Belichick's commitment to rebuilding North Carolina football amid speculation of a Raiders reunion with Tom Brady.

Michael Lombardi, UNC football GM and close confidant of Bill Belichick, stated that the coach is fully committed to his role at North Carolina and has no plans to return to the NFL.
Rumors of a potential reunion between Belichick and Tom Brady at the Las Vegas Raiders were labeled as unfounded by Lombardi, who called them 'complete falsehoods.'
Belichick has been actively recruiting for UNC, securing transfers, signees, and rebuilding the program since joining in December 2024 after a 24-season tenure with the Patriots.
Reports linking Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, to Belichick stem from Brady’s involvement in the Raiders’ head coaching search following their dismissal of Antonio Pierce.
Belichick’s contract with UNC includes a $10 million buyout clause, making an NFL return before June 2025 highly unlikely.