Bill Belichick's commitment to North Carolina came with a clear caveat. His contract contains a buyout clause. When it comes to that buyout clause, the most important date is June 1, 2025. On that day — only three weeks from tomorrow — the payment necessary for Belichick to exit the deal plummets from $10 million to $1 million.

The University of North Carolina issued a statement saying Bill Belichick's girlfriend is a welcome guest at football facilities after reports claimed she was banned by the school.