# Steve Belichick Takes Medical Leave From North Carolina Programme 2026-08-06T20:45:26+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has taken medical leave and will be away from the programme indefinitely, head coach Bill Belichick confirmed. He did not disclose the nature of the medical issue or say whether his son would return for the Tar Heels’ season opener against TCU in Dublin on 29 August. Bill Belichick said North Carolina’s defensive staff would share responsibilities until Steve returns, rather than appointing one interim play-caller. Steve joined the Tar Heels as defensive coordinator in 2025 and signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract worth $2.7 million, making him the staff’s highest-paid assistant. His first-year defence ranked 25th nationally in yards allowed per play. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: college football, medical leave, North Carolina Tar Heels, Steve Belichick Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/steve-belichick-takes-medical-leave-from-north-carolina-programme/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/steve-belichick-takes-medical-leave-from-north-carolina-programme/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.