Michael Lombardi resigned as the general manager of the University of North Carolina football team on Thursday. ^[1] Judge William Jorden converted a temporary restraining order into an injunction on September 3, 2026, allowing Louisiana State University (LSU) to sign former NFL players. ^[2] Lombardi resigned following an internal investigation into a human resources complaint filed by a former UNC front office employee. ^[3] The University of North Carolina stated that it will continue its ongoing investigation and consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to information learned. ^[4] Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave in July 2026 following an internal investigation into a personnel matter. ^[5] The internal investigation at the University of North Carolina involves allegations of drug use and inappropriate sexual conduct between players and staff. ^[6] The deadline for LSU to add these players to the roster arrives on Friday, September 4, 2026. ^[7] The ruling grants NCAA and SEC eligibility to more than 40 athletes who previously spent time on 90-man NFL rosters. ^[8] The Southeastern Conference (SEC) filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday aimed at preventing LSU from signing former pro players. ^[9] ESPN's Pete Thamel reported in late July that Lombardi had been on paid leave in the wake of the internal investigation. ^[10]