Presently, there is not a fully executed and signed contract between Belichick and UNC, sources told CBS Sports — and the school confirmed — this week. Industry sources say that could create to a legal gray area about how much, if any, of a buyout would exist if Belichick left for the pros.

With all the rumors swirling, Belichick's girlfriend, 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, took to Instagram to clear things up. Hudson captioned a picture of the couple against a UNC blue background "Pictured: two people who are overtly committed to @uncfootball ," which many took as a sign that there was no chance of Belichick jumping ship.

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