You could hold him in the palm of your hands, said his mother, Evelyn Munnerlyn, who at one point turned a shoe box into his crib. Official instagram of NFL Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Where was Captain Munnerlyn born? Find out why, and get her rankings, projections and additional stats here. The Panthers ended up finishing 3rd in the NFC South with 8 wins and 8 losses. At the end of the season, he finished tied for fourth on the team with 7 passes defended and ninth in total tackles with 61. Adams posted his thank-you and farewell to the Panthers late Monday morning. It was not a happy homecoming initially. She now works for a pastor at a Mobile church. CBS Sports Patrik Walker reported At one [] You can read more at, Agenda Weekender: 15 things to do in Charlotte this weekend. Munnerlyn has not yet personally responded to the allegations. I also tell him not to keep or stay around negative company. Munnerlyn was playing wide receiver when he went to Lees office during spring drills before his junior season. As of 2017[update]'s NFL off-season, Captain Munnerlyn held at least 2 Panthers franchise records, including: On March 13, 2014, Munnerlyn signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract with $7 million in guaranteed money with the Minnesota Vikings. Me personally, and I never talk like this, but I dont think he is that good, Munnerlyn said after the game. He helped lead Murphy High School to a 102 record and a 6A Regional runner-up finish his senior year, earning a spot on the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State team. 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. that he has often seen said Capt Munnerlyn, in charge of detachment of soldiers in pursuit. When asked why his name is Captain, Munnerlyn said, "My momma promised my grandmomma that she could name the last child. He played for the Panthers from 2009-2013, and then was brought back in 2017. Three trades in a chaotic top five. He figured he had gotten his point across to the new coach. Munnerlyn (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman and strangling her. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I got the odd name. It helps you understand a lot more.". I said, Im going to give you an opportunity to touch the ball on every play, Lee said. [12] In the same game, Munnerlyn returned a blocked field goal for an 81-yard touchdown. "[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. 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. Im mad that it didnt go as well as I wanted it to. Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. I sold my body to men to get what I needed to do for my kids, she said. He has since gotten out of jail after posting $7,500 bond. The Minnesota Vikings listed receiver Stefon Diggs as inactive for Thursday's tilt versus the Detroit Lions. Munnerlyn helped the Panthers win the NFC South title in 2013 and earn the No. Munnerlyn ended his first year with the Vikings with 61 combined tackles, one fumble recovery, 2 interceptions and 5 pass deflections. Player stats at NFL.com. Captain Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina for three years. That wasnt the first time. #Vikings Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) December 29, 2014. Brinkley had played for the Vikings from 2009-12 and re-signed with them after a year with Arizona. Munnerlyn attended Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama, where he starred in both football and track. WebAt 33 years old, Captain Munnerlyn height is 5 9 and Weight 185 lbs. Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. I wish them the best. He had that little-man syndrome, said Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley, Munnerlyns teammate and roommate at South Carolina. She stayed after me. Munnerlyn is accused of assaulting a woman in Charlotte on Jan. 3. Munnerlyn had also been arrested back in 2020 at Miami International Airport for allegedly writing bad checks. He laughed loudly when I asked whether he planned to spend more time at the bar or the weight room. He generated .488 wins above replacement, which carried a value of $12,004,800. 2 seed in the NFC for the playoffs. 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. Munnerlyn is tied with Charles Tillman for the most interception return touchdowns over the past four seasons, with five. Partner of iONE Digital Network. Timothy Moore has been in prison for 18 years on a life sentence for murder. If you didn't catch any of this weekend's action, here's what you missed. Thats what motivates him. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer believes quarterback Kirk Cousins will be much better in Year 2. Munnerlyn is ready to return to the NFL but hasnt thought about retirement since his charge for writing bad checks. We really appreciate how you came in, was a pro and didnt complain about playing time. [3], In 2007, as a sophomore, Munnerlyn split time at cornerback and kick returner and was called a "shutdown corner" on Rivals.com. In football, he was a three-time All-region selection and participated in the Junior AllStar Game. In Week 13 at the Miami Dolphins, he compiled a single-game career-high and team-leading 13 tackles as the Panthers won 2016. It's kind of chaos down there right now. Munnerlyn was charged with assaulting a female and assault by strangulation. "Football definitely is an escape. I know the nature of the business.. North Carolina Gov. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Im like, It took you to go through that to change my life. If not, I would have gone through the same ropes that all of you guys went through.. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The former seventh-round pick who made a name for himself as a member of the Carolina Panthers was reportedly arrested at Miami International Airport on Friday, 193857 at J.O. You do need to touch the ball as often as you can, if thats how you feel. . In the final game of the regular season against the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title, the Vikings had a 133 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter. He signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract last spring as a free agent and moved immediately into the starting lineup. Munnerlyn is married to Lakisha and has two sons, Captain and Champ, and daughter, Eden. HW@>2%XrIG $K-V^g{UTji_8n He finished his collegiate career with 127 tackles, two sacks, five interceptions, 19 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. Read more on career, weddings, and a fab proposal with this busy bride-to-be! In the wake of a wild week highlighted by blockbuster trades and high-profile signings, what is the current state of the NFL hierarchy? In the 2009 preseason, Munnerlyn was competing with wide receiver Ryne Robinson for the punt returner job. Munnerlyn is active with March of Dimes charities, a cause close to his heart as he was a premature baby himself. 1 goal." My sisters and brothers have normal names. I hope they gave the woman a protection order, so he doesnt come back and try to finish the job. 1 pick in the NFL draft: Could Chicago do it this year? It's not even about race. He played for a youth team called the Vikings, excelling at quarterback. She changed her life drastically, Munnerlyn said. Munnerlyn recorded two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Browns. However, he did issue a statement through his attorney, James J. Exum, vehemently denying the allegations brought against him. Its one of my dreams to one day see him play in person, Moore said. Web 2022 Cox Media Group. The Bills were forced to put veteran corner EJ Gaines on injured reserve Saturday, so team brass -- a good majority of the coaching and management staff has ties to the Carolina organization -- felt most comfortable signing a familiar face in Munnerlyn to take the roster spot. 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. I was in the car with (Timothy and Gregory) and they took me and my grandma home and we actually left them and we went to the grocery store. But he had a feisty attitude that has helped his game. Later in the game, he also stripped and recovered a fumble by Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin a yard shy of the endzone. Beating his former teammates made for quite a day. 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. [13], Munnerlyn declared for the NFL Draft following the 2008 season.[14]. I was like, 'Man, instead of leaving this offer out there I'm just going to take this. 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. Follow Joseph on Twitter @josephperson. endstream endobj 22 0 obj <>stream As you can see, Munnerlyn has had a rough time after leaving the NFL. Business inquiries: 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. Munnerlyn was born in Mobile, Ala., and grew up in Happy Hill, a drug-ravaged section of the city. One of those properties located in The Sanctuary, a wooded, Lake Wylie enclave in southwest Charlotte belonged to former Carolina Panthers cornerback They got a lot of talent".[22]. mother. In 2008, he was elevated to starting cornerback while also returning kicks and punts. hb```"aB;8800 @R"|Z)6_xA.s20m9 $ Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested on assault charge, WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), ALSO READ: Arrest made after vicious kidnapping, assault caught on doorbell camera, 13-year-old girl killed in crash involving tractor-trailer on I-485 in west Charlotte, police say, Shanquella Robinson case needing high-level diplomatic intervention, attorney says, Wells Fargo to close Charlotte-area branch, two others in NC in consolidation move, Shots fired during fight outside Northlake Mall, CMPD says, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. The Panthers have downgraded Munnerlyn (illness) from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports. After just 29 stops last season, the veteran was closer to his career average of just over 50 this time around. 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.. 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. 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