"Sources tell CBS Sports — and UNC confirmed this week — that there is no fully-executed and signed contract between Belichick and UNC. And industry sources say that could lead to a legal gray area about how much, if any, of a buyout there would be if Belichick left for the pros.

On Wednesday, Belichick made two more additions to the staff for next season. Belichick brought in former NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer as North Carolina's new special teams coach and then hired Will Friend as the new offensive line coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Bill Belichick is headed to the college ranks as North Carolina's head coach. Here's who will be joining him on his staff in Chapel Hill.

Like many coaches, Belichick has tried to utilize the transfer portal to the fullest, but he took a major loss on Wednesday. That came in the form of the Tar Heels' leading passer in 2024, Jacolby Criswell, who's made the decision to hit the portal in search of a new program. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported the news.

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals,

Bill Belichick is in the process of filling out his first staff at the University of North Carolina. Belichick has already hired his offensive and defensive coordinators, retaining Freddie Kitchens from Mack Brown's staff for the former role and bringing in his son Steve for the latter.