Bill Belichick releases statement insisting he won't be pursuing NFL coaching jobs

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North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick released a statement Friday night shooting down any possibility of him pursuing the head coaching job for the New York Giants or any NFL team, for that matter. 

"I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families," he wrote. "The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. 

"It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach Parcells staff for over a decade. However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies."

Belichick is in his first season at UNC, and after a rough start to the season, there was speculation he may pursue the Giants job after the team fired former head coach Brian Daboll. 

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after a game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2025. (Adrian Kraus/AP Photo)

But Belichick insists he is remaining committed to UNC and its upcoming game against Wake Forest. 

"Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC Football program has not [wavered]. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni, and the entire Carolina community. My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players, and build a program that makes Tar Heel fans proud. 

"We’re on to Wake Forest."

BILL BELICHICK VOWS HE'S 'FULLY COMMITTED' TO NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL DESPITE SPLIT RUMORS