Hopefully it clears up soon.". Munnerlyn has started all five games for Minnesota and has had his ups and downs. Captain Lesean Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback. 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. When they called me, Marty was like, Aw, shit. Channel 9 also learned he was arrested in 2020 in Miami for writing bad checks. Web 2022 Cox Media Group. I got clothes made with the Minnesota Vikings logos and stuff, so everybody is pulling for Captain.. hb```"aB;8800 @R"|Z)6_xA.s20m9 $
Then Timothy was driving and he saw a guy who had robbed him before like a couple of weeks ago. 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. In Week 10 at the Denver Broncos, he matched a career-high in tackles with seven. 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. Captains favorite Gregory also talks about having turned his life around when he got out of prison. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He spent the first three months of his life in an incubator with all sorts of tubes sticking out of him. If were going to win, Ive got to touch the ball, Lee said. "We couldn't believe what was going on," he said. People wife. Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. Joe Person is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Carolina Panthers. I do tell him about not making the same mistakes I did, Timothy said. A pair of high-powered offenses will clash Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams play host to the New Orleans Saints. You can see some of his shoes, helmets and jerseys. Munnerlyn played for the Panthers from 2009-13. "They know it's not right. The 5 interception touchdowns ranked second in the NFL from 2010 to 2014. I was the boy of the family, and she named me Captain. John Samuel Munnerlyn, R. S. father. brother. When Munnerlyn was 4, his nickname became even more apt when his aunt, Rosie Jane Moore, shielded him from a drive-by shooting. CBS Sports Patrik Walker reported At one [] Against Kentucky, he returned a kickoff 84yards and a blocked field goal 81yards. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He knows thats not the way to go.. Anyone who tries to deny this is either a liar or a fool. The 30-year-old veteran will serve as a rotational cornerback in Carolina's defense if he's able to suit up. I left for prison when he was 7 years old, so Ive never gotten a chance to see him play.. WebCaptain Munnerlyn is 34 years old. [2] On November 29, Munnerlyn suffered a concussion against the New York Jets but said days later that he planned on playing in the next game despite the NFL's changing of the concussion policy. He also helped increase the interception total among all Viking defensive backs from 6 in 2013 up to 12 in 2014. Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson missed practice this entire week due to a nagging shoulder injury. Munnerlyns face lit up. After just 29 stops last season, the veteran was closer to his career average of just over 50 this time around. Later in the game, he also stripped and recovered a fumble by Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin a yard shy of the endzone. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | Munnerlyn (illness) is expected to be available for the Panthers' Week 13 game against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Find out what other injuries we are tracking Friday. Chris Wesseling studies offseason developments in the division. According to a recent report from WSOCTV, the former Carolina Panthers star was arrested after he allegedly strangled a woman and kicked her in the face in Charlotte in early January. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn poses for a photo at Vikings training camp in Mankato on Thursday, August 14, 2014. You know how I am Im a guy who likes stuff like this. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. We talked a little bit. 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. He helped the Vikings defensive unit rank fifth in the NFL in defensive points allowed at 18.9 points per game, playing a key role in the Vikings winning the NFC North title over long-time reigning champs Green Bay Packers for the first time since 2009. Now Munnerlyn's back with the team in the city he never really left. All Rights Reserved. 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. Munnerlyn was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue, but he now appears to have made a full recovery. (WATCH BELOW: Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested on assault charge), Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested on assault charge (NCD). [11] Against Kentucky, Munnerlyn returned a kickoff 84yards before being tackled on the 16yard line. One of those properties located in The Sanctuary, a wooded, Lake Wylie enclave in southwest Charlotte belonged to former Carolina Panthers cornerback Web358 posts. 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. A native of Williamsport, Pa., Joe is a graduate of William & Mary, known for producing presidents and NFL head coaches. WebAt 33 years old, Captain Munnerlyn height is 5 9 and Weight 185 lbs. WebGenealogy for Charles Lewis Munnerlyn (1787 - 1857) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Ive just got a little fire in me now. Former Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn is expected to appear in district court Tuesday afternoon for a hearing related to his arrest in early January . The custom house was built by Arcadia and designed by Deena Knight Designs. He just grew into it. 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. I also tell him not to keep or stay around negative company. Since then, the city has been shaken by violent protests, which left a civilian dead from gunshot wounds and other officers and civilians injured. vZ)EZdJh;%9FNEB(@DHLDg"H=,H1m$ c0swd_YH=V18`=a]^pO:_HJvo0C
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Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Im gonna thrive in this. The five interception returns for touchdowns through his first five seasons were tied for the most for any NFL player that began his career since 1970. Munnerlyn helped the Panthers win the NFC South title in 2013 and earn the No. He posted his first sack as a Viking when he corralled Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 11. We were getting accustomed to a new offense, and he came in and he said, Look, I didnt touch the ball enough (in practice) today. It really helped me out, and I talk to my brother Timothy about it all the time. It's not even about race. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Carolina Panthers CB Captain Munnerlyn joins the Panthers in going out on a shopping spree with 20 underprivileged kids for the holidays. "I might just go check on my house and head back to the hotel," Munnerlyn said. Joe Person is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Carolina Panthers. [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. The alleged victim had difficulty breathing, bruises and scratches after she said he strangled her, according to the documents. On March 11, 2017, Munnerlyn signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Panthers. Munnerlyn also recorded two interceptions and five pass deflections. I try to let them know that they can make it, that anything is possible, Munnerlyn said. Even with 9,100-plus square feet, theres no wasted space, Phills said. He has covered the team since 2010, previously for the Charlotte Observer. I was like, Man, its cool. Im an understandable guy. That wasnt the first time. 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. When Munnerlyn became a free agent in March, his old roommate got on the phone. 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. His oldest brother, Timothy, was convicted in 1996 of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. 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. Cam Newton said Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson assured players there would be no repercussions from the team if players took action during the national anthem moving forward. He has since gotten out of jail after posting $7,500 bond. [27] He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[28]. 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, 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. Yet Munnerlyn was able to prove himself with the Panthers, becoming a starter and returning five interceptions for touchdowns in five seasons. The pugnacious cornerback looked forward to seeing old teammates, lining up across from players he practiced against and hopefully leaving as part of the first visiting team to win at Bank of America Stadium since Nov. 16, 2014. Hurney had a lot of business to attend to Monday as he continued taking steps to make the Panthers defense younger and faster. Find out the answer and more here. When her two other sons, who did not have the same father as Captain, were going through their legal situations, she dedicated her life to Christ. 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. So weve switched over from the Carolina Panthers to the Minnesota Vikings. Try a week on us. mother. Yet, hes managed to stick around for 10 years, with a pair of Panthers stints sandwiched around a three-year hitch in Minnesota. No hard feelings. Captain Munnerlyn was born on April 10, 1988. North Carolina Gov. Im definitely going to work out. When Munnerlyn was 6, his father, Larry Crear, was murdered in a bar by a cousin in a dispute over a woman. Kevin Patra Around the NFL Writer Captain Munnerlyn 's second stint in Carolina lasted just two seasons. "It was fun," Munnerlyn said by phone from North Carolina, where he participated in informal workouts with his Carolina teammates. Munnerlyn suffered a hamstring strain during Carolina's 36-21 win over the Ravens on Sunday, and appears to have fully recovered from the injury. She took a bullet but was not seriously hurt, while Munnerlyn was unharmed. 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. Follow Joseph on Twitter @josephperson. Anne Sweet. They got a lot of talent".[22]. (Pioneer Press: Ben Garvin). The cruise ship was ready to pull out of Miamis port and Munnerlyn was looking forward to a week in the Caribbean with 60 of his family members (I didnt have to pay for everybody). Munnerlyn played football for the University of South Carolina before being drafted to the Carolina Panthers. [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. They said they want to get younger on that side of the ball, thats something they wanted to do, Munnerlyn said. After the shooting, Munnerlyn's mother converted to Christianity and he eventually did the same. But these transactions have a human side, as well, with an emotional impact on players and their families. 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. And she was like, Aw, man. And I was like, Its cool. Im not upset. He returned to Carolina in 2017 on a four-year deal worth $17.5 million. He figured he had gotten his point across to the new coach. I ve been able to work with some great people and climb the ladder. 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. 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. In Week 13 at the Miami Dolphins, he compiled a single-game career-high and team-leading 13 tackles as the Panthers won 2016. During high school, Munnerlyn was also a standout track & field sprinter. In the final game of the season at New Orleans Saints, he equaled his previous career-high of seven tackles. WebFormer Panthers player Captain Munnerlyn designed a custom home in Steele Creek in 2019. When I was 4, I was sitting on my porch with my Auntie and there was a drive-by shooting, and she just laid on top of me and she actually took a bullet for me. Im not done.. The 30-year-old cornerback appears on track to suit up against the Buccaneers in Week 9. 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. 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. endstream
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