Michael Lombardi arrived at North Carolina soon after Bill Belichick accepted the head coaching position in December 2024, reuniting with a longtime associate.

Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick at UNC ahead of the 2025 season as the highest-paid general manager with an annual salary of $1.5 million.

Lombardi, a former NFL executive with three decades of experience in the league, arrived at North Carolina with Bill Belichick last year.