Overview
- The 73-year-old posted a joint Instagram with UNC Football stating he "has not and will not pursue any NFL head‑coaching vacancies" and closed with "We're on to Wake Forest."
- New York dismissed Brian Daboll earlier this week and installed offensive coordinator Mike Kafka as interim head coach while the organization continues its search.
- Belichick had been floated as a candidate due to his Giants tenure and two Super Bowl wins as defensive coordinator, but reporting indicated New York was unlikely to consider him.
- Separate reporting detailed Daboll's sideline outbursts and fines, including a $100,000 penalty for a medical‑tent incident, as factors in the decision to fire him.
- His UNC deal reportedly includes a roughly $1 million NFL buyout, but his statement made clear he is staying in Chapel Hill.