When NFL legend Bill Belichick shockingly chose to sign with the UNC Tar Heels, some people speculated that he could still find his way back to the pros this season.
That’s why the program had a plan in place to make sure that, if Belichick were to leave, they would get some money back.
But now that we’ve reached June 1 and the legendary head coach is still there, the ball is now in Belichick’s court.
As Matt Baker of The Athletic reported, on June 1, Belichick’s buyout clause dropped from $10 million to $1 million.
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina contract buyout changes on June 1, writes @MattBakerCFB.
Here’s why it matters ⤵️https://t.co/dnrkUOI8kS pic.twitter.com/xxnAEQk1U4
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 1, 2025
The Tar Heels wanted some financial security, and the multi-time Super Bowl-winning coach would’ve had to pay a steep sum out of his pocket to get out of his contract.
Belichick infamously backed down from taking the New York Jets’ head coaching job before suddenly signing with the New England Patriots to begin his dynasty in Foxboro.
Given his desire to stay in the NFL, some thought he could’ve pulled off something similar.
Even so, there was little to no interest in his services in the pros.
Belichick has made the rounds for all the wrong reasons in the past couple of months, as his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson has turned plenty of heads.
That’s not on brand with everything Belichick preached during his days in the league, and the Tar Heels will certainly hope that won’t be an issue when the season starts.
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