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. Chris Wesseling studies offseason developments in the division. Her account also alleges she had bruises, scratches and difficulty breathing following the encounter. Hopefully, if he has some neurological issues, Munnerlyn will get those checked out. [3] He was named the 2015 Korey Stringer Good Guy Award winner by media covering the Vikings. I started my training not too long ago, so Im definitely going to work out, he said. The regular season is less than a week away from kicking off and that means it's time for teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players before Saturday's deadline. On the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft, Munnerlyn was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (216th overall). My sisters and brothers have normal names. Timothy, though, agrees with his brother that his one mistake played a role in Munnerlyn escaping Happy Hill and ending up where he is today. Hes seen the end results of living the so-called street life, which always ends up in jail, prison or death. He also returned 33 kickoffs for 754 yards (22.8 ypa) and 37 punts for 283 yards (7.6 ypa). Last year, he was the keynote speaker for a Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama event. Munnerlyn (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. 32 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[18 21]/Info 17 0 R/Length 76/Prev 48272/Root 19 0 R/Size 39/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream As Munnerlyn was growing up, he realized he was one of the fastest kids in Happy Hill, and he was able to channel that into sports. Munnerlyns coach at Murphy High School, Ronn Lee, never will forget one encounter he had with him. Assuming he suffers no recurrence of the symptoms during the week, he should settle back in as the Panthers' nickelback. Kevin Patra previews that NFC showdown and the rest of the Week 12 slate. He went on to start five of the last six games of the season for the Panthers. Coach Ron Rivera would not say which backup option will replace him in the starting lineup, but Kevin Seymour and LaDarius Gunter both have previous experience in the nickel. [7] Munnerlyn played in 36 games with 28 starts for the Gamecocks and entered the NFL Draft following his junior season. Flaunt the most current gear and support your favorite Captain Munnerlyn by wearing Captain Munnerlyn clothing. Munnerlyn played football for the University of South Carolina before being drafted to the Carolina Panthers. After working out with Packers stars Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews in Los Angeles last offseason, Munnerlyn reported to camp 16 pounds lighter and in a better frame of mind. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. [17] He eventually won the punt return job as well as the primary nickel cornerback spot beating out C. J. Wilson and Sherrod Martin (who was drafted 157 picks before Munnerlyn) by the end of September. He collected two interceptions and led the team with a career-high 13 passes defensed. Cousins signed a huge contract with the team last March and has a target on his back after a disappointing season. Though Vikings players have thus far refrained from public protests like the decision by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to kneel for the national anthem, Munnerlyn sounded grateful for the healthy discussion of race-related issues he said happens between players in the Vikings' locker room. On September 7, he began his Viking career against the St. Louis Rams in the season opener with 5 solo tackles in his first start as a Viking, helping lead the team to a 346 win. He was then released in 2019, two years into his 4-year $21 million contract. Copyright 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC Munnerlyn has not yet personally responded to the allegations. The woman also claimed he kicked her in the face. The alleged victim had difficulty breathing, bruises and scratches after she said he strangled her, according to the documents. endstream endobj startxref 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. The Panthers have downgraded Munnerlyn (illness) from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports. He grew up in Happy Hills, which was a crime-infested part of Mobile. After just 29 stops last season, the veteran was closer to his career average of just over 50 this time around. When asked why his name is Captain, Munnerlyn said, "My momma promised my grandmomma that she could name the last child. Munnerlyn appears to have suffered a knee injury during Monday's loss to the Saints, and sat out the Panthers' first practice of the week. CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com Nickel back Captain Munnerlyn helped his cause when he stood out on key plays in a victory over Kansas City. sister. 1 pick, Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, DC Brian Flores agree on aggressive approach, Red McCombs, Spurs founder, Vikes owner, dies, in a crime-ridden section of Mobile, Alabama, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Previously covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press, Also covered Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Washington Nationals, Twin Cities native and University of Minnesota graduate. Not long after he showed up, he found himself going toe to toe in practice with 6-4 Gamecocks star wide receiver Sidney Rice, who later made a Pro Bowl with the Vikings. Charles Lewis Munnerlyn. Munnerlyn is married to Lakisha and has two sons, Captain and Champ, and daughter, Eden. Anne Sweet. WebMunnerlyn a whig Captain, whose wife was named previous to her marriage with Captain B. Munnerlyn Ann Bachelor. Personal life. Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. When asked why his name is Captain, Munnerlyn said, "My momma promised my grandmomma that she could name the last child. I was the boy of the family, and she named me Captain. I also tell him not to keep or stay around negative company. Thats what motivates him. Since joining the Pioneer Press, Chris has won 11 awards in Pro Football Writers of America contests and been named a national top-10 beat writer by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) for the years of 2020, 2021 and 2022. In th [10] Following the season, he was named a firstteam All-SEC. hbbd``b`$BA, H ". No hard feelings. "It was like, 'Man, look at this. Gregory also talks about having turned his life around when he got out of prison. He knows thats not the way to go.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. We have reached out to his agent for comment on the charges, but have not heard back at this point. "Right now, I'd definitely be worried. The following week against the New Orleans Saints, he was credited with 1.5 sacks, one when he blitzed quarterback Drew Brees for a five-yard loss and the half combined with defensive end Greg Hardy to sack Brees for another five-yard loss. With over 3 acres of land, this house is certainly private. He also accounted for six special teams tackles. In his first season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Munnerlyn matched a career-high 16 starts, all of them at right cornerback, helping the Vikings defense improve from 31st in passing yards per game in 2013 to 7th during the 2014 campaign. HW@>2%XrIG $K-V^g{UTji_8n The Twin Cities were rocked this summer by the fatal shooting of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and the shooting of Jamar Clark in north Minneapolis last November (and the subsequent decision in March not to charge the officers involved) sparked protests across the metro area. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Jay Gruden said Friday the wideout is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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With Pep retiring, TD and Mike (leaving), you kind of see it coming. Skol, Vikings! According to a report by Andy Slater, former Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn was arrested at Miami International Airport over a warrant in Las Vegas for Charles James Munnerlyn. 1 pick in the NFL draft: Could Chicago do it this year? Gregory said he and Timothy both sold drugs, with Gregory having learned the ropes from his older brother. 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. Munnerlyn finished the 2018 regular season with 47 tackles (38 solo), two sacks, one fumble recovery and one interception on nine passes defended in 16 games played. Munnerlyn completed his first season as a Panther playing in 15 games total with four starts, posting 43 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two passes defensed as the Panthers defense finished fourth in the NFL in pass defense, eighth in total defense and ninth in scoring defense and recorded 18 takeaways in the final six games of the season. Munnerlyn griped about playing time in 2017 when the Panthers often used linebacker Shaq Thompson in a big nickel package rather than going with Munnerlyn in traditional nickel. There is no word of if the woman he strangled and super kicked was his wife or someone else. A native of Williamsport, Pa., Joe is a graduate of William & Mary, known for producing presidents and NFL head coaches. However, it happened in a very odd way. You will utilize this house.. He missed one game due to an infection in his forearm. Flip the page for a news video explaining how the assault went down. She made me go to Sunday Bible school. [11] Against Kentucky, Munnerlyn returned a kickoff 84yards before being tackled on the 16yard line. Find out the answer and more here. Just look at me. Then I told him, Tomorrow, Captain, you are to report to the defensive backs. . He was in another murder case when he was younger. I know a tragic situation had to happen with my family and with my brother going through a murder trial, Munnerlyn said. On the next play quarterback Stephen Garcia completed a touchdown pass to Kenny McKinley. He now lives in Birmingham, Ala., where he is married to a doctor and does prison ministry work at a different facility from his brothers. Captain Lesean Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback. Although Gregory was acquitted in that case, he did soon serve a year in prison on a robbery conviction. Gil Brandt ranks the teams that have enjoyed the best offseasons of 2017. Analytics expert Cynthia Frelund offers her rankings, projections, and five must-read stats for Week 11. They had some battles. We talked a little bit. 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. 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). I was the boy of the family, and she named me Captain. According to the arrest 7 [26], On August 10, 2019, Munnerlyn was signed by the Buffalo Bills. To be in the locker room with guys and talk about it and get different points of view, it's awesome. On a 3rd-and-12 play, Aaron Rodgers dropped back to his own 45-yard line to make a pass, but Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen got a hand on Rodgers' arm, causing him to fumble; Munnerlyn scooped up the ball at the 55-yard line and with blocking support from safety Andrew Sendejo and linebacker Anthony Barr, ran it all the way back for a touchdown (his first on a fumble recovery). 48.5K followers. The 5 interception touchdowns ranked second in the NFL from 2010 to 2014. Atlanta ruled the NFC South in 2016, but is Tampa Bay a threat to the crown after signing Chris Baker and DeSean Jackson? Munnerlyn played his first full campaign since 2015, starting five contests along the way. Capt. Evelyn Munnerlyn, now 55, had worked in food preparation at a local hospital. I left for prison when he was 7 years old, so Ive never gotten a chance to see him play.. Munnerlyn was miffed after Newton hit Curtis Samuel on a long touchdown pass in 7-on-7s on a play Munnerlyn claims would have been blown dead in an actual game. Timothy, then 19, had some items stolen. [3], In week 6, head coach Steve Spurrier benched Munnerlyn for the first series of the game against Ole Miss due to Munnerlyn missing class and team weightlifting sessions. It was not a happy homecoming initially. Munnerlyn (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. Netflix QB series to feature Mahomes, Cousins. He has since gotten out of jail after posting $7,500 bond. Youll see my best football yet to come, I guarantee you that.. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Captain Lesean Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at South Carolina for three years. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 216th overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on Tua, Lamar and the No. On March 11, 2017, Munnerlyn signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Panthers. Munnerlyns warrant was cleared and he was not charged after he wired $200,000 to The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. You just played football, Munnerlyn said. Former Panthers player Captain Munnerlyn accused of assaulting, strangling woman. This is my second stint with the organization. They know me, so (other inmates are) pulling for Captain now, said Timothy, who doesnt have Internet access and gets much of his Vikings news by reading USA Today. brother. As you can see, Munnerlyn has had a rough time after leaving the NFL. I wish them the best. And though Pro Football Focus had Munnerlyn ranked 169th among 229 defensive backs last season in pass coverage (Adams was at the bottom), Munnerlyn felt like he put his best foot forward. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 216th overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. In Week 10, he started the game at Oakland and posted a season-best 7 tackles against the Raiders. I was like, 'Man, instead of leaving this offer out there I'm just going to take this. As a freshman in 2006, he played in 11 games and recorded a season high five tackles in two. After his high school career, Munnerlyn was recruited by South Carolina, West Virginia, and Kansas State. Additionally, James Bradberry was the only Panther that topped his nine pass breakups. His career came shortly after another successful career in the college ranks, where he shined under former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier. Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. He spent the first three months of his life in an incubator with all sorts of tubes sticking out of him. But as I look back on it, it was truly a blessing. Im definitely going to work out. Im gonna thrive in this. 38 0 obj <>stream Munnerlyn helped the Panthers win the NFC South title in 2013 and earn the No. Captain Munnerlyn wasnt going to let anything ruin his day or his trip not even an ominous phone call from Panthers general manager Marty Hurney. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman and strangling her. The following week, he got his first pick of the season when he intercepted Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan. Munnerlyn ended his first year with the Vikings with 61 combined tackles, one fumble recovery, 2 interceptions and 5 pass deflections. In the beginning it was kind of rough. You wont probably see me do all this extra stuff or say some stuff like that because its not me, he said. Another favorite in the house, the owners suite features a beautifully designed spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/playerprofiles, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Lewan explains why Titans put his things in trash bags. Three trades in a chaotic top five. He played for a youth team called the Vikings, excelling at quarterback. Business inquiries: Captain Munnerlyn Carolina Panthers Sean Mcdermott [BN] Blitz Daily Updates Feed your obsession. 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. With the Gamecocks, Munnerlyns confident attitude never wavered. Munnerlyn (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports. "They know it's not right. I'm ready for it, ready to take my game to the next level. But every game is an up when Timothy gets to watch his brother play on television. "We couldn't believe what was going on," he said. Munnerlyn visits his brother in prison when he can during the offseason. An undrafted prospect in 2018, Adams signed with the Eagles last May and rushed for 511 yards and three TDs last season. Show 14 more transactions Frequently Asked Questions It's nice to see that Bears coach John Fox is on the right side of history here. NEXT LEVEL TRAINING. Follow Chris Tomasson at twitter.com/christomasson. [9] In the same game, South Carolina wide receiver Kenny McKinley fielded a punt and flipped it to Munnerlyn who gained eightyards. Try a week on us. Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. You do need to touch the ball as often as you can, if thats how you feel. . It helps you understand a lot more.".

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