India, Aug. 7 -- North Carolina's defense will begin fall camp without its defensive coordinator after Steve Belichick stepped away from the program on medical leave.

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that his son would be away from the team indefinitely because of a medical issue.

"Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve's on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," Bill Belichick said. "It's a medical situation so I really can't make any further comment on that," the 74-year-old added.

However, he declined to provide additional details or indicate whether Steve would return in time for the Tar Heels' season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29.

The veteran coa...