Amid reports of buyout talk, Bill Belichick says he's 'fully committed to UNC football'

"Ollie Connolly of The Guardian posted on X that Belichick "has discussed buyout options with North Carolina's hierarchy." Connolly added that Belichick has presented "a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media." Per Connolly, "some [UNC] staffers believe a change will come within two weeks," with members of Belichick's coaching personnel already speaking to other college football programs about opportunities for later this postseason."

"In an official release posted by UNC Athletics, both Belichick and North Carolina Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham offered up brief comments trying to dispel the discourse that Belichick's days at Chapel Hill are coming to a close. "I'm fully committed to UNC Football and the program we're building here," Belichick said in his release. "Coach Belichick has the full support of the Department of Athletics and University," Cunningham added."

Bill Belichick released a statement reaffirming commitment to UNC Football and the program being built at Chapel Hill. North Carolina Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham said Belichick has the full support of the Department of Athletics and University. The statements followed reports that Belichick has discussed buyout options with UNC leadership and expressed willingness to trigger a $1 million buyout to pursue other opportunities. Some staffers reportedly expect a change within two weeks, and members of Belichick's coaching personnel have started speaking with other college programs. UNC has reportedly begun discussions aimed at eliminating or minimizing Belichick's buyout after signing a five-year, $50 million contract in December 2024.

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