I ve been able to work with some great people and climb the ladder. "[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. 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. Is Josh Allen the top streamer? Assuming he suffers no recurrence of the symptoms during the week, he should settle back in as the Panthers' nickelback. Timothy, then 19, had some items stolen. He was named after Captain Moore, his great grandfather. They got a lot of talent".[22]. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. [18] Munnerlyn did not play the following week's game against the Buccaneers as he was inactive but returned the next week to play against the 8-5 New England Patriots; in the game, he recovered a fumble by running back Sammy Morris. Davis Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala. 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In 2007, Munnerlyn was both a nickel back and return specialist for the Gamecocks. According to the arrest I was the boy of the family, and she named me Captain. Its going to wake me up even more. On the next play quarterback Stephen Garcia completed a touchdown pass to Kenny McKinley. Me personally, and I never talk like this, but I dont think he is that good, Munnerlyn said after the game. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. You can read more at, Agenda Weekender: 15 things to do in Charlotte this weekend. Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. [1], When he was growing up, his father was murdered and both of his brothers sold drugs. I was talking to Timothy (recently) and he was like, You make one mistake and it can ruin your whole life. And hes been missing almost 20 years of his life because of one mistake.. With the amount of time Captain spends bowling, even this lower level entertainment area is a heavily utilized space. 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. It's not even about race. Having covered Munnerlyn since he was an 18-year-old freshman at South Carolina, I wasnt surprised at Munnerlyns reaction. My brother was a drug dealer all his life. Hes due back in the Mecklenburg County courthouse on March 1. He spent the first three months of his life in an incubator with all sorts of tubes sticking out of him. His oldest brother, Timothy, was convicted in 1996 of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. 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. We placed 16 NFL free agent running backs into five tiers: Who deserves a big deal? CBS Sports Patrik Walker reported At one [] Where was Captain Munnerlyn born? WebCaptain Munnerlyn contract and salary cap details, including signing bonus, guaranteed salary, dead money, roster bonuses, and contract history. The linebacker played a role in getting Munnerlyn to sign. When Munnerlyn was 6, his father, Larry Crear, was murdered in a bar by a cousin in a dispute over a woman. 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. Munnerlyn (hamstring) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Munnerlyn signed a four-year contract with the Panthers in March 2017, and subsequently posted the lowest tackle total of his career and failed to record an interception. Her great grandfather was named Captain, so I got named after my great-great grandfather. hbbd``b`$BA, H ". %%EOF Munnerlyn played football for the University of South Carolina before being drafted to the Carolina Panthers. If you didn't catch any of this weekend's action, here's what you missed. #Vikings Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) December 29, 2014. That he remembers well a Battle fought in this District at a place called The "We couldn't believe No hard feelings. You just played football, Munnerlyn said. It was exciting to hear my name get called. 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. According to a report on Thursday from WSOC-TV, former Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn has been accused of assaulting and strangling a Elliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings. The woman also claimed he kicked her in the face. 1 on Gil Brandt's list of the 10 most talented teams. Munnerlyn has spent seven of his 10 NFL seasons with the Panthers, but now he'll join fellow Panthers veteran Kurt Coleman to try and round out some depth in the Buffalo secondary this season. [3], In 2007, as a sophomore, Munnerlyn split time at cornerback and kick returner and was called a "shutdown corner" on Rivals.com. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It's speed that Munnerlyn hopes will prompt some NFL team to call his name this weekend during the draft. Some of those guys didn't grow up like I grew up [in a crime-ridden section of Mobile, Alabama]. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. He's a little older, with a wife and three kids. Channel 9 also learned he was arrested in 2020 in Miami for writing bad checks. The things that are going on in this world are not right. James Keen Munnerlyn, Sr. son. Business inquiries: Additionally, James Bradberry was the only Panther that topped his nine pass breakups. And I would say, out of 10 of them, Captain would win seven.. 193857 at J.O. Who Is Captain Munnerlyns Wife? I tapped my wife and told her. Anne Sweet. He generated .488 wins above replacement, which carried a value of $12,004,800. Men, women and kids have access to a full line of Captain Munnerlyn merchandise. 7th season (Carolina Panthers for 5 years, 2 years with Vikings) NFLWAG: 1.5 years Munnerlyn has started all five games for Minnesota and has had his ups and downs. I wish I could change the outcome of what happened, which has led me to where I am today, but I cant.. 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. He signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract last spring as a free agent and moved immediately into the starting lineup. 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. He has covered the team since 2010, previously for the Charlotte Observer. Munnerlyn, who was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation, had been released from custody after posting $7,500 bond. WebMunnerlyn was cut by Buffalo on Saturday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports. But these transactions have a human side, as well, with an emotional impact on players and their families. The woman also claimed he kicked her in the face. Im a miracle baby.. Munnerlyn has experience with the current Buffalo brass dating back to his Carolina CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: profiles | I know a tragic situation had to happen with my family and with my brother going through a murder trial, Munnerlyn said. In Happy Hill, you had people out there robbing and stealing and you had drugs all around, Munnerlyn said. Things reached a boiling point that December when Munnerlyn walked out of a practice, prompting Rivera to make him inactive for a game against the Packers that week. 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. Sarah Munnerlyn. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [7] Munnerlyn played in 36 games with 28 starts for the Gamecocks and entered the NFL Draft following his junior season. The alleged victim had difficulty breathing, bruises and scratches after she said he strangled her, according to the documents. Captain wouldnt have had a good life if I wouldnt have changed my life.. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. He had that little-man syndrome, said Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley, Munnerlyns teammate and roommate at South Carolina. It's kind of chaos down there right now. He just grew into it. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer believes quarterback Kirk Cousins will be much better in Year 2. If the 10-year veteran is unable to get healthy in time for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons, expect Lorenzo Doss to see a slight uptick in snaps. I started my training not too long ago, so Im definitely going to work out, he said. In 1995, the family had a wake-up call. 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). The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "You've got guys like Harrison [Smith], [Andrew] Sendejo and [Alex] Boone, we talk about things like that," Munnerlyn said. Moore is hopeful of being paroled next year, so there remains a chance of seeing Munnerlyn, 26, with the Vikings. Munnerlyn signed with the Bills last weekend and he joined his new team on a trip for joint practices with the Panthers this week. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. Official instagram of NFL Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Teammates and coaches like Munnerlyn, too. Saints running back Mark Ingram, who practiced Wednesday, said that while he remains in the concussion protocol, he has no symptoms and plans to play Sunday. WebAugust 31, 2019: The Buffalo Bills released CB Captain Munnerlyn. The Minnesota Vikings listed receiver Stefon Diggs as inactive for Thursday's tilt versus the Detroit Lions. }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|;/ ? 7 With Pep retiring, TD and Mike (leaving), you kind of see it coming. of the British and Tories. Munnerlyn wound up starting all 16 games for the first time as a Panther at cornerback. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He has done so much for the community, Lee said. On the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft, Munnerlyn was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (216th overall). However, he did issue a statement through his attorney, James J. Exum, vehemently denying the allegations brought against him. Munnerlyn (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. 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. Find out what other injuries we are tracking Friday. He is due back to the Mecklenburg County courthouse on March 1. Always surround himself with positive people and hell get positive results.. With the Gamecocks, Munnerlyns confident attitude never wavered. 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