By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned his position on Thursday, more than a month after being placed on paid administrative leave by the university.

Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football's highest-paid college GM amid an ongoing internal investigation, weeks into Bill Belichick's second season.

Michael Lombardi, the longtime advisor to Bill Belichick who was recently placed on leave as North Carolina's general manager, has resigned.

Michael Lombardi's tenure as North Carolina's football general manager is over as he resigned from his role on Thursday, the school announced.

Bill Belichick’s North Carolina is facing another scandal, and the latest developments have drawn former staff members into the conversation. Reports have raised questions about alleged relationships involving UNC employees and players.