Part of Bill Belichick’s new job is to help his players get to the NFL, but a certain professional team has been denied access to his college program at North Carolina.

After earning his first win as the Tar Heels’ coach Saturday night over Charlotte, Belichick confirmed that Patriots scouts and staffers are banned at UNC facilities .

“It’s clear that I’m not welcome around their facility, so [they’re] not welcome at ours. Pretty simple,” Belichick told reporters after the game.

Bill Belichick walks off the field after North Carolina’s win over Charlotte on Sept. 6, 2025. Getty Images

The 73-year-old Belichick coached the Patriots for 24 seasons through 2023, winning six Super Bowls before parting ways with owner Robert Kraft.

Staffers of other NFL teams have been granted limited a

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