Former UConn head football coach Bob Diaco is expected to join Bill Belichick’s staff as linebackers coach at North Carolina, according to multiple reports.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, shut down rumors that the longtime coach could be interested in vacant NFL openings with a post on social media earlier this week. Huds

After adding multiple former NFL assistants and personnel, Belichick has reportedly elected to stay in college football with his pick for linebackers coach. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports/247Sports, longtime assistant Bob Diaco is expected to serve in the role.

Taking an NFL job is "not an option" this offseason for new North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi said Thursday in attempting to quash rumors.

There's reportedly still an exit strategy for the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach if the NFL comes calling at the last minute.

Bill Belichick is reportedly adding a former college head coach to his staff at North Carolina. Belichick is adding former UConn head coach Bob Diaco to his staff as a defensive assistant, according to John Brice of FootballScoop.

Opting out of a second ride on the NFL HC carousel, Belichick made a preemptive strike by accepting an offer to coach at North Carolina in December.