Elliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings. [Cornerback] Xavier [Rhodes] didn't grow up like I grew up. Gregory said Captain could have followed the path of running the streets and picking up our bad habits. But then Munnerlyns mother said she gave her life to Christ. After his high school career, Munnerlyn was recruited by South Carolina, West Virginia, and Kansas State. He grew up in Happy Hills, which was a crime-infested part of Mobile. The reason I say that is because Captain is experiencing firsthand how my situation has caused so much hurt and pain to our family and to others as well. The 30-year-old rotational cornerback thus appears on track to suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. I tapped my wife and told her. Kevin Patra previews that NFC showdown and the rest of the Week 12 slate. He was with this other guy and they shot at the guy, and when they shot at the guy, they ended up shooting the other guy. All I can do is pray, and hope things get better.". Follow Joseph on Twitter @josephperson. With his professional football career frozen in limbo by the NFL lockout, Munnerlyn spent the spring at Mobile's Murphy High School (his alma mater) as a volunteer assistant, and the experience opened his eyes to the possibilities of life after football. An undrafted prospect in 2018, Adams signed with the Eagles last May and rushed for 511 yards and three TDs last season. The Panthers ended up finishing 3rd in the NFC South with 8 wins and 8 losses. Sarah Munnerlyn. It always is when he gets to see his brother, Captain Munnerlyn, play on television. (Pioneer Press: Ben Garvin), Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn during Vikings training camp in Mankato on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She made me go to Sunday Bible school. We have reached out to his agent for comment on the charges, but have not heard back at this point. Cousins signed a huge contract with the team last March and has a target on his back after a disappointing season. I said, Im going to give you an opportunity to touch the ball on every play, Lee said. You got to know the history, Gregory said. "[14] Munnerlyn holds the Panthers career interception return touchdown record with 5 touchdowns and is tied for the club's single-season record with 2, a feat he achieved in both 2012 and 2013 seasons, the only Panthers player to have multiple interception return scores in a season twice. Before coming to Minnesota, he covered the Miami Heat and Dolphins for Fox Sports. On December 15, he set the franchise record with his fifth career interception return for a touchdown after he picked off Jets' quarterback Geno Smith and returned it 41 yards for the score, surpassing the previous mark of four by Mike Minter from 1997 to 2006; in that game, he also established a single-game career high with two sacks as he brought down Smith for losses of seven and eight yards. Gregory said he and Timothy both sold drugs, with Gregory having learned the ropes from his older brother. Who else is switching teams on Day 2 of NFL free agency? Some continue going about their business, which in Munnerlyns case meant not breaking stride as he boarded the ship Monday with his cell phone pressed to his ear. mother. [7] Munnerlyn played in 36 games with 28 starts for the Gamecocks and entered the NFL Draft following his junior season. Munnerlyn was nicknamed Miracle Baby because he survived after having been born more than three months premature and weighing just 3 pounds. We really appreciate how you came in, was a pro and didnt complain about playing time. He felt that he always had something to prove. Official instagram of NFL Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Munnerlyn exited Sunday's contest due to a hamstring injury, but Person also reports that Munnerlyn anticipates suiting up against the Buccaneers in Week 9 without issue. }Bc(+e:hFB+( C[ _jX(jew.~kU->Gab\eMqihT>\%iOE2RRf^;->gjk]\+uvz|>4KrhIT=4N9F-8,yJm+(qOxe=fO>"8E?C'HLCZc_Yy&>qy?s>ywkei#+|/ 9my#d)[y-l'd'_$OsD}[Pkyxv8lW)j\Z5}Vnv#u\VG3/y&27CS{yg'?ZI?AfxO~tf/G v;;eUUJ|;/ ? Where the media is concerned, hes always been a friendly, approachable guy one who was quick with a laugh or smile (one that included a mouth full of garnet- and black-colored braces when he played for the Gamecocks). He graduated from Murphy in 2006. (Pioneer Press: Ben Garvin), Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn signs autographsduring Vikings training camp in Mankato on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Former Houston Texans linebacker John Simon is heading to Indy on a three-year, $14 million contract. In Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, he intercepted a pass by quarterback Russell Wilson and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown. I said, Sit down, Captain. Being from Mobile, Ala., who thought Id be in the situation Im in now? Munnerlyns coach at Murphy High School, Ronn Lee, never will forget one encounter he had with him. He saw some of the pitfalls his brothers went through when he was growing up and all the violence in the neighborhood and it scared him straight. I kept going. I ve been able to work with some great people and climb the ladder. "It was like, 'Man, look at this. WebGenealogy for Charles Lewis Munnerlyn (1787 - 1857) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. WebAugust 31, 2019: The Buffalo Bills released CB Captain Munnerlyn. endstream endobj 19 0 obj <>/Pages 16 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 20 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 21 0 obj <>stream Those charges have since been dismissed. Former Gamecock Captain Munnerlyn, who enjoyed a 10-year NFL career, was in Columbia for a special gift from the Panthers to a local small business. Youll definitely see me playing football next year for sure.. Listed by: Kendall Phills at The McDevitt Agency. Im just going to be honest. Its now for sale and hits the market Friday, asking $3,230,500. [3] He competed in the 100-meter dash and long jump at the 2004 Junior Olympics. The turnaround for our life came when Captains two oldest brothers were in a murder trial, and God changed my life in the midst of that, she said. WebCaptain Munnerlyn is 34 years old. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. When Munnerlyn was 4, his nickname became even more apt when his aunt, Rosie Jane Moore, shielded him from a drive-by shooting. That he remembers well a Battle fought in this District at a place called The video. Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. However, it happened in a very odd way. I sold my body to men to get what I needed to do for my kids, she said. In Week 7, he set the second fastest touchdown to start a game in team history after he intercepted a pass by Rams quarterback Sam Bradford on the first offensive play of the game and returned it 45 yards for the score, coming 21 seconds into the game; later in the game, he also recovered a fumble by wide receiver Tavon Austin that set up a field goal for the Panthers. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. I played my ass off for that organization. CHARLOTTE, N.C. When victory was secure on Sunday, Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn let the Carolina players know it. He is due back to the Mecklenburg County courthouse on March 1. Timothy is said to have become a model prisoner at J.O. Even talking to coach Rivera and some of the coaches, they came to me and said, You played your ass off this year. 7 That's my No. As Munnerlyn lay in bed and watched CNN with his wife Wednesday night, though, he knew this trip to Charlotte would be tinged with sadness. Rank breaks it all down. Munnerlyn, listed in the NFL at 5 feet 9, never was very tall. Four weeks later, he recorded seven solo tackles again in the loss at Arizona Cardinals on December 20. He just grew into it. Captain Munnerlyns agent is yet to speak on the allegations and charges. "It was fun," Munnerlyn said by phone from North Carolina, where he participated in informal workouts with his Carolina teammates. After the shooting, Munnerlyn's mother converted to Christianity and he eventually did the same. MINNEAPOLIS -- Since the Minnesota Vikings' 2016 schedule was released, their trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face the Carolina Panthers -- the team that drafted Captain Munnerlyn, gave him his first chance to start, made him a key piece of a division championship team and let him leave in free agency -- was written in bold type in the 28-year-old's mind. When Munnerlyn was 6, his father, Larry Crear, was murdered in a bar by a cousin in a dispute over a woman. A pair of high-powered offenses will clash Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams play host to the New Orleans Saints. In Week 10, he started the game at Oakland and posted a season-best 7 tackles against the Raiders. Munnerlyn walked out of practice Wednesday, so even though he participated both Thursday and Friday, head coach Ron Rivera saw it fitting to bench his rotational corner. Web 2022 Cox Media Group. ", Captain Munnerlyn's return to Charlotte will be tinged with sadness, Ex-NFLer Guion sentenced for domestic violence, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans, Vikings GM: Jefferson extension a 'high priority', Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? She stayed after me. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 216th overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. The 10-year veteran has 41 tackles and an interception this season, and he'll look to slow down Drew Brees in an NFC South clash on Sunday. He returned to Carolina in 2017 on a four-year deal worth $17.5 million. )Kj0 `] WebCarolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn is inactive for Sunday's tilt versus the Green Bay Packers. In the Panthers second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, Munnerlyn returned a punt 58yards and also fumbled one but recovered it, while Robinson fumbled a punt which the Dolphins recovered. Should you believe in Theo Riddick against the Jaguars? CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman and strangling her. I had a curfew for the first time in my life. Munnerlyn started 14 games at right cornerback for the Panthers in his third season with the team and responded with a then career-high 58 tackles to go along with two sacks, one quarterback pressure, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and seven passes defensed. The linebacker played a role in getting Munnerlyn to sign. It was kind of tough for me to watch that, but it's out of my control. I wish them the best. Analytics expert Cynthia Frelund ran the numbers and has extra faith in Jordan Matthews this week against the Packers. It was a bad decision. Anne Sweet. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. He also accounted for six special teams tackles. Munnerlyn was involved in one media kerfuffle when while with Minnesota he said after a 2016 game in Charlotte that the Vikings secondary wasnt worried about Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess. He was credited last year with a career-high 13 pass breakups and 86 tackles. I think this team is on the up. February 05, 2022 8:27 AM ET Font Size: Former football star Captain Munnerlyn has reportedly been arrested. sister. Photos by Matthew Benham Photography, courtesy of Kendall Phills. Its going to wake me up even more. The Vikings' cornerback was one of several players who shared their thoughts on the protests in Charlotte following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, a 43-year-old African-American man, by a black police officer Tuesday. At this time, the police are withholding her name. According to a report on Thursday from WSOC-TV, former Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn has been accused of assaulting and strangling a CBS Sports Patrik Walker reported At one [] Chris Wesseling studies offseason developments in the division. I agree with you. "Hopefully they get it under wraps, and the city can move on and build back up," he said. Atlanta ruled the NFC South in 2016, but is Tampa Bay a threat to the crown after signing Chris Baker and DeSean Jackson? [4] In 2006, he earned a second-place finish in the long jump event at the AHSAA State T&F Meet, recording a career-best leap of 6.85 meters (22ft, 4.75 in). Captain Munnerlyn was born on April 10, 1988. 0^ O01jY fY~{;ClgI#`R@C,tpF2Kz~V]J-!f"ta[O3eq& gPV Woj Netflix QB series to feature Mahomes, Cousins. "Football definitely is an escape. You will utilize this house.. He also led the Panthers with a 10.9-yard punt return average on 30 returns for 327 yards with a long of 37 yards and returned two kickoffs for 87 yards. Adams posted his thank-you and farewell to the Panthers late Monday morning. Im mad that it didnt go as well as I wanted it to. "We couldn't believe Against Kentucky, he returned a kickoff 84yards and a blocked field goal 81yards. Although Gregory was acquitted in that case, he did soon serve a year in prison on a robbery conviction. $7500 bond seems pretty light for what he did. People wife. Joe Person is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Carolina Panthers. Captain Munnerlyn left South Carolina for the NFL after his junior year but, perhaps due to his short stature, was just a seventh-round pick by Carolina. Just like that, Munnerlyn had become a cornerback. He was then released in 2019, two years into his 4-year $21 million contract. In his first start of the season in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Munnerlyn stepped in front of a pass from Jake Delhomme intended for Mohamed Massaquoi to pick it off and return it 37 yards for the touchdown. (Pioneer Press: Ben Garvin). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. It was exciting to hear my name get called. Captains favorite feature:Listing agent Kendall Phills said the lower level bowling alley is where Captain spends his free time. The alleged victim had difficulty breathing, bruises and scratches after she said he strangled her, according to the documents. "Right now, I'd definitely be worried. Carolina Panthers CB Captain Munnerlyn talked to the media about the Panthers' losing streak. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. The NFL preseason has ended. It's an escape for a lot of people -- not just us, not just the players, for families, for friends, for people in the city to get away from their problems and just enjoy a good football game. [3] He was named the 2015 Korey Stringer Good Guy Award winner by media covering the Vikings. After just 29 stops last season, the veteran was closer to his career average of just over 50 this time around. Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman in Charlotte on Jan. 3. The alleged victim had difficulty breathing, bruises and scratches after she said he strangled her, according to the documents. The woman also claimed he kicked her in the face. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. He posted his first sack as a Viking when he corralled Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 11. Lee had just arrived at the school. 1,645 following. Analytics expert Cynthia Frelund offers her rankings, projections, and five must-read stats for Week 11. Always surround himself with positive people and hell get positive results.. It has made him realize no one deserves to be put through that again. 1 pick in the NFL draft: Could Chicago do it this year? Find out the answer and more here. In Week 11, he picked off a pass by Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman and returned it 74 yards for a touchdown, his second of the year. Hurney had a lot of business to attend to Monday as he continued taking steps to make the Panthers defense younger and faster. 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