Michael Lombardi Resigns as UNC Football GM Amid Ongoing Investigation

Michael Lombardi has resigned as the general manager of the North Carolina football program, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure in Chapel Hill amid an ongoing university investigation.

UNC announced Thursday that Lombardi's resignation was effective immediately. The longtime NFL executive had been placed on paid administrative leave in July while the university investigated a complaint involving his time with the Tar Heels. UNC has not publicly disclosed the specific details of the investigation.