Ex-Panthers star captain Munnerlyn arrested at Miami International Airport, report says

Captain Munnerlyn is not yet retired from the NFL, but before he can focus on a possible signing with a new team he will need to sort out some legal issues. 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, via Andy Slater of Fox Sports Radio, while attempting to board a flight to Cancun, Mexico. Munnerlyn is accused of writing bad checks and remains in custody for the time being. His lawyer, Ricky Patel, has released an official statement – arguing that the charges are unfounded.

“It’s a complete misunderstanding”, Patel said Slater after the arrest. “And we will fix this situation immediately.”

Munnerlyn had a chance with the Panthers in 2009 and proved more valuable than his draft status. He remains the only player in franchise history to return multiple interceptions for touchdowns in multiple seasons, tying the one-season record with two while holding the overall record with five during his five-year stint in Carolina .

At one point early in his career, Munnerlyn was known as one of the best defensive players in the NFL due to his ability to make teams pay for their mistakes, before signing a three-year contract with the Vikings in the Minnesota in 2014. He was playing that contract before returning to the Panthers in 2017 with a four-year contract, but was released two years after that contract. This was followed by a short stint with the Buffalo Bills in 2019, where Munnerlyn was unable to gain ground with Young Bills, which led to his release shortly after signing in August.

The 32-year-old is currently a free agent and it’s unclear if he’s done with the NFL, but that’s not his primary focus at the moment. If he seeks to return to the league, the status and eventual outcome of this case will impact that decision, given that the NFL would likely launch an investigation into the matter to determine if there has been a personal status violation. of the league. conduct policy.