Meanwhile, our source’s account of the “Hard Knocks” breakdown comes after the New York Times sports site the Athletic reported on Wednesday that production on the planned series to star Belichick, 73, was halted in March — partially due to Hudson’s alleged “request to be heavily involved in the project.”

Many were shocked when NFL Films said in March that UNC would no longer be the subject of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” offseason series after the sides were reportedly close on a deal.