Michael Lombardi Returns to NFL Media After UNC Probe Closes

He launched a Substack after UNC’s lawyer-led review found isolated conduct problems and the outside investigator declined to produce a public written report.

Overview

Lombardi announced a Substack called “Football Done Right” and published NFL analysis on Saturday, September 19, restarting his public media work days after his resignation from UNC.
He resigned as UNC general manager effective September 3 after being placed on paid administrative leave on July 27 during a university probe of the football program.
UNC said its outside, lawyer-led review closed on September 17 after about 60 interviews and concluded certain actions showed a disregard for Carolina’s values while describing the issues as isolated.
Reporting shows Lombardi had been scheduled for a one-game suspension for a self-reported NCAA recruiting contact violation and that the investigation will not produce a written public report assigning individual blame.
Lombardi’s quick media return drew sharp social-media criticism and leaves open governance and transparency questions for UNC and outside overseers such as the ACC and NCAA.