North Carolina announces five-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as Tar Heels coach

The five-year pact would pay the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach a total of $50 million, The Athletic reported.

Bill Belichick rejoined the coaching ranks at a different level.

Bill Belichick rejoined the coaching ranks at a different level on Wednesday, landing a five-year contract to take over as the head coach at North Carolina.

The deal must be ratified by the university's Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. A special session will be held Thursday, according to multiple media outlets.