Michigan football officially announces former Belichick aide Berj Najarian
Michigan football has officially hired Berj Najarian, a former New England Patriots staffer with 24 years of experience under Bill Belichick, as its new assistant general manager of strategy. The role is newly created, and details on Najarian's specific responsibilities are not yet clear. Najarian previously worked at Boston College and brings extensive NFL front-office experience to the Wolverines. The hire follows other recent personnel moves under Michigan's revamped football leadership.
- ▪Berj Najarian spent 24 years with the New England Patriots, serving as a close aide to Bill Belichick.
- ▪Najarian was officially named Michigan's assistant general manager of strategy, a newly created position.
- ▪He previously held a front-office role at Boston College before joining Michigan.
- ▪The hire was first reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel ahead of the official announcement.
- ▪Michigan has been restructuring its football operations under new leadership, including recent additions like Dave Peloquin and Skylar Phan.
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