The rumors about Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina and returning to the NFL aren’t going to stop anytime soon. Even though the former New England Patriots head coach recently released a statement reaffirming his commitment to UNC and denying any interest in the NFL, crazier things have happened.

With new reports surfacing that multiple NFL teams are interested in pursuing Belichick for the 2026 season, the buzz is only growing louder.

But what does ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter have to say about all of the noise. Mostly that it’s just that: noise.

Schefter appeared as a guest on WEEI radio on Wednesday and poured cold water on the notion that Belichick will return to the NFL anytime soon, much less in 2026.

“I don’t know what to say about (the rumors), to be honest with you,

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