3 days ago
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother's death and his brother being charged with murder.
"I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy," the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman said Tuesday in his first public remarks since his mother's death. "It was a little harder training, but as far as football goes, I love this game a lot. And this is a very fun place for me to be. So playing football has been great for me."
The Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal for his 19th NFL season.
In late June, police found his 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Her 41-year-old son Ciarre Campbell was charged with murder after he was found with a knife, according to arrest warrants. The family told police that Ciarre struggles with mental illness.
The Ravens permitted Calais Campbell to miss the first few full-team practices of training camp. He participated in his first team session on Aug. 3, five days after the Ravens opened full-team camp.
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"I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy," the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman said Tuesday in his first public remarks since his mother's death. "It was a little harder training, but as far as football goes, I love this game a lot. And this is a very fun place for me to be. So playing football has been great for me."
The Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal for his 19th NFL season.
In late June, police found his 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Her 41-year-old son Ciarre Campbell was charged with murder after he was found with a knife, according to arrest warrants. The family told police that Ciarre struggles with mental illness.
The Ravens permitted Calais Campbell to miss the first few full-team practices of training camp. He participated in his first team session on Aug. 3, five days after the Ravens opened full-team camp.
#Ravens #campbell #year #ciarre
3 days ago
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell spoke to the media for the first time since his mother's tragic death.
"These last couple months have been pretty tough on me and my family, but we're working through it. I really appreciate all the love and support and prayers that have been coming from all over the NFL community, all the fan bases and you guys as well. I appreciate the prayers," Campbell told reporters on Tuesday, Aug. 18. "Continue praying for us because we need it."
Campbell and his family endured unfathomable tragedy in June.
One of Campbell's brothers, Ciarre, was arrested on multiple charges, including murder, after the family's mother, Nateal, was found dead inside an Atlanta home on June 30 during a welfare check.
Ciarre was later booked on charges of murder, aggravated **** ault, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, according to Fulton County (Georgia) Jail records.
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"These last couple months have been pretty tough on me and my family, but we're working through it. I really appreciate all the love and support and prayers that have been coming from all over the NFL community, all the fan bases and you guys as well. I appreciate the prayers," Campbell told reporters on Tuesday, Aug. 18. "Continue praying for us because we need it."
Campbell and his family endured unfathomable tragedy in June.
One of Campbell's brothers, Ciarre, was arrested on multiple charges, including murder, after the family's mother, Nateal, was found dead inside an Atlanta home on June 30 during a welfare check.
Ciarre was later booked on charges of murder, aggravated **** ault, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, according to Fulton County (Georgia) Jail records.
#campbell #june #murder #Ravens
2 months ago
One of the brothers of Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after their mother was found dead inside her Atlanta home.
Ciarre Campbell, 41, was booked Wednesday morning on charges of murder, aggravated ******* ault, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, according to Fulton County (Georgia) Jail records.
Nateal Campbell, 71, was found unresponsive on Tuesday, June 30 at her Atlanta area home after a welfare check was called in, according to WSB-TV.
Nateal Campbell was listed as a co-founder – along with Calais, Ciarre and her six other children – of the CRC Foundation. The family established the organization in honor of her late husband, Charles Richard Campbell, who died in 2003.
"We are devastated to share that the Campbell Family has lost its matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell," the Campbell family said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN. "While the details of her passing are still being investigated, we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with our father, her beloved Chuck, and in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We ask for privacy at this time so that we may honor her and share in our overwhelming grief privately and as a family."
Ciarre Campbell, 41, was booked Wednesday morning on charges of murder, aggravated ******* ault, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, according to Fulton County (Georgia) Jail records.
Nateal Campbell, 71, was found unresponsive on Tuesday, June 30 at her Atlanta area home after a welfare check was called in, according to WSB-TV.
Nateal Campbell was listed as a co-founder – along with Calais, Ciarre and her six other children – of the CRC Foundation. The family established the organization in honor of her late husband, Charles Richard Campbell, who died in 2003.
"We are devastated to share that the Campbell Family has lost its matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell," the Campbell family said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN. "While the details of her passing are still being investigated, we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with our father, her beloved Chuck, and in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We ask for privacy at this time so that we may honor her and share in our overwhelming grief privately and as a family."
