UNC's Belichick says he has 'not and will not' pursue open NFL jobs, is committed to Tar Heels

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he isn't pursuing any jobs as a head coach in the NFL.

In a statement posted on social media Friday night and coming amid the first changes of the current hiring cycle, the 73-year-old who led the NFL's New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles said he remains committed to building a program as a first-time college coach.

“Since arriving in Chapel Hill," Belichick said, “my commitment to the UNC football program hasn't (wavered).”

The New York Giants and Tennessee Titans have coaching vacancies, notably with the Giants firing Brian Daboll earlier this week . Belichick was part of two Super Bowl titles with the Giants as defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells.

Belichick, who shrugged off coaching rumors Tuesday after Daboll's firing,