The following week, he got his first pick of the season when he intercepted Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan. sister. Wild Card Weekend was one for the ages, following up last year's favorite fest with a thrilling quartet of close contests and stirring storylines. Flip the page for a news video explaining how the assault went down. "[14] Munnerlyn majored in criminal justice while at South Carolina, where he was teammates and roommates with former Viking linebacker Jasper Brinkley. The 30-year-old cornerback appears on track to suit up against the Buccaneers in Week 9. 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Timothy Moore has been in prison for 18 years on a life sentence for murder. His oldest brother, Timothy, was convicted in 1996 of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. But Munnerlyn refused to say anything critical of the secondary coaches who replaced Wilks and Curtis Fuller (one of whom, Jeff Imamura, was fired in a December staff shakeup). Munnerlyn, listed in the NFL at 5 feet 9, never was very tall. William Munnerlyn. The woman also claimed he kicked her in the face. Captain Munnerlyn jerseys are the That wasnt the first time. 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. In football, he was a three-time All-region selection and participated in the Junior AllStar Game. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. }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|;/ ? This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn was on a familiar practice field on Tuesday, but he wasnt on the same side of the field as the players he knows best. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about the life that was lost. Cynthia Frelund is back with another bunch of projections, rankings and must-read fantasy stats. She got hit by a bullet, and nothing happened to me.. All Rights Reserved. WebPanthers Store offers a distinctive collection of Captain Munnerlyn jerseys featuring the newly released gear. John Samuel Munnerlyn, R. S. father. When Munnerlyn became a free agent in March, his old roommate got on the phone. In Happy Hill, you had people out there robbing and stealing and you had drugs all around, Munnerlyn said. Munnerlyn (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports. After starting all 16 games at outside cornerback in 2014, Munnerlyn settled into nickel back role, playing in all 16 regular season games with five starts as well as the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. A native of Williamsport, Pa., Joe is a graduate of William & Mary, known for producing presidents and NFL head coaches. 18 0 obj <> endobj Captain Lesean Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback. Im a miracle baby.. 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. Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn wanted to be "a living witness" to the youngsters gathered today for the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama Youth of the Year Luncheon. Munnerlyn (hamstring) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. WSOCTV has got more on the accusations ofCaptain Munnerlyn assaulting, strangling, and kicking a woman in the face: Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman in Charlotte on Jan. 3. My brother was a drug dealer all his life. Munnerlyn helped the Panthers win the NFC South title in 2013 and earn the No. The custom house was built by Arcadia and designed by Deena Knight Designs. Following the season, he was named AllSoutheastern Conference (SEC). Web 2022 Cox Media Group. He laughed loudly when I asked whether he planned to spend more time at the bar or the weight room. Munnerlyn (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. With over 3 acres of land, this house is certainly private. Captain Munnerlyn said he failed to meet his own expectations this season, "did some things my way, need to listen to Zim more." 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. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he eventually earned a scholarship to South Carolina. hb```"aB;8800 @R"|Z)6_xA.s20m9 $ It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He played for a youth team called the Vikings, excelling at quarterback. James Keen Munnerlyn, Sr. son. 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. Davis, which is 200 miles south of Birmingham and 50 miles north of Mobile. Netflix QB series to feature Mahomes, Cousins. The house features a herringbone patterned entry, custom curved staircase, soaring ceilings, an open chefs kitchen and tasteful, bright finishes throughout. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | 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.. Even with 9,100-plus square feet, theres no wasted space, Phills said. [12] In the same game, Munnerlyn returned a blocked field goal for an 81-yard touchdown. Munnerlyn played 60 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps and managed to bring down Baker Mayfield for the team's only sack of the day. He is due back to the Mecklenburg County courthouse on March 1. During high school, Munnerlyn was also a standout track & field sprinter. He saw the Panthers tell iconic linebacker Thomas Davis to clean out his locker and watched Julius Peppers another franchise pillar announce his retirement a few weeks later. He graduated from Murphy in 2006. Records show the 33-year-old was arrested on Jan. 10 in Lincoln County, N.C. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. He has since gotten out of jail after posting $7,500 bond. The Panthers have downgraded Munnerlyn (illness) from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports. "Football definitely is an escape. People wife. Youll definitely see me playing football next year for sure.. It's speed that Munnerlyn hopes will prompt some NFL team to call his name this weekend during the draft. Munnerlyn totaled 29 tackles (24 solo) and two sacks in 14 games with the Panthers in 2017. He was a longtime NBA writer with the Akron Beacon Journal, Rocky Mountain News and AOL FanHouse. )Kj0 `] Business inquiries: In Week 10, he started the game at Oakland and posted a season-best 7 tackles against the Raiders. mother. CHARLOTTE, N.C. When victory was secure on Sunday, Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn let the Carolina players know it. Its now for sale and hits the market Friday, asking $3,230,500. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Having last played in 2018, Munnerlyn spent seven of his 10 NFL seasons with the Panthers. Being from Mobile, Ala., who thought Id be in the situation Im in now? Playing in 16 games with five starts, Munnerlyn recorded 47 tackles and one forced fumble, tied for second on the team with three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown) and ranked first with 10 passes defensed, contributing to a Panthers defense that ranked seventh in the NFL in average yards per play. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. Things reached a boiling point that December when Munnerlyn walked out of a practice, prompting Rivera to make him inactive for a game against the Packers that week. vZ)EZdJh;%9FNEB(@DHLDg"H=,H1m$ c0swd_YH=V18`=a]^pO:_HJvo0C V0+58r,Qc9W,p)q [m`rqT+%J76>|\>;~S:) Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. It has made him realize no one deserves to be put through that again. In a Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings, he got his second sack of the season when he tackled Christian Ponder for a one-yard loss after he scrambled to the right to escape from pressure. He has covered the team since 2010, previously for the Charlotte Observer. He produced more tackles than the previous season with 61 tackles. My mom was very strict on me, and as I look back on that it was the best thing for me and helped make me the person I am now.. So weve switched over from the Carolina Panthers to the Minnesota Vikings. Munnerlyn was playing wide receiver when he went to Lees office during spring drills before his junior season. Im just going to be honest. Please check your email for a confirmation. Her great grandfather was named Captain, so I got named after my great-great grandfather. At this time, the police are withholding her name. 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. Some take to social media to vent their frustrations and air the organizations dirty laundry. CB Captain Munnerlyn earned $24,948,900 in his NFL career. Munnerlyn stated, "I had other visits set up but the number that Minnesota offered me was the number I was looking for. John Samuel Munnerlyn, R. S. father. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn poses for a photo at Vikings training camp in Mankato on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Im definitely going to work out. Ben Roethlisberger's working with a stacked Steelers offense, while Matt Ryan's Falcons boast top-level players across the roster -- but neither is No. Former NFL cornerback Captain Munnerlyn was arrested in January for allegedly assaulting a woman, according to a report from TMZ Sports. Capt. 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. I hate to do this, Munnerlyn told The Athletic. By midseason, he picked off passes in back-to-back weeks against Buccaneers' Mike Glennon in Week 8 and Redskins' Robert Griffin III in Week 9. Munnerlyn called being drafted by the Panthers, "exciting, because I played college ball at South Carolina, and that's only like an hour away. In the beginning it was kind of rough. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 216th overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. Munnerlyn suffered a hamstring strain during Sunday's 36-21 win over the Ravens, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. $7500 bond seems pretty light for what he did. In 2007, Munnerlyn was both a nickel back and return specialist for the Gamecocks. Should you believe in Theo Riddick against the Jaguars? We have reached out to his agent for comment on the charges, but have not heard back at this point. brother. However, he did issue a statement through his attorney, James J. Exum, vehemently denying the allegations brought against him. 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. I know the nature of the business.. Munnerlyn's illness is said to be contagious, so he is currently away from the team. As a freshman, Munnerlyn was not redshirted and played in 12 games. 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