North Carolina linebacker Mikai Gbayor has entered the NCAA transfer portal, marking another roster change for Bill Belichick's year two.

With the NFL hiring cycle in full gear, North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick once again ruled out an exit from Chapel Hill.

In November, NFL insider Josina Anderson said at least two teams were interested in speaking with Belichick for a head coaching opportunity. However, Belichick said he was committed to his job at UNC. If at any point Belichick were to change his mind, a team would have to pay the school a $1 million buyout.

Outside of locking up a first-round bye, the New England Patriots might’ve landed the next best thing to kick off the postseason: a Wild Card matchup against an