Calais Campbell's mother dies in Atlanta; his brother charged with murder
Nateal Campbell, 71, was found dead at her Atlanta home. Authorities have charged her son Ciarre Campbell in her death.
Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell, was found dead this week at her home in Atlanta, authorities said. Police have charged another of her sons, 41-year-old Ciarre Campbell, with murder. The family, in a statement, said it was mourning the loss of its matriarch.
What did authorities say happened?
Officers found Nateal Campbell, 71, unresponsive at her Atlanta home during a welfare check on Tuesday at about 12:30 p.m., authorities said. According to arrest warrants cited by ESPN, she had suffered a fatal injury. Police said her son, 41-year-old Ciarre Campbell, was taken into custody at the scene and was found in possession of a knife. The charges have not been proven in court, and Ciarre Campbell is presumed innocent unless and until convicted.
What is the legal status of the case?
Ciarre Campbell has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, according to court records cited by ESPN. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail and is being held without bond, records show. He waived an initial court appearance on Wednesday. No trial date has been reported, and the case remains at an early stage. Court records reviewed by ESPN also noted prior service calls to the address in recent months, though those records have not been established as facts in any proceeding.
What have Calais Campbell and the Ravens said?
The Campbell family released a statement that read, in part: "We are devastated to share that the Campbell Family has lost its matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell." The Baltimore Ravens offered their "deepest condolences and full support" and asked that the family's privacy be respected during this time. Calais Campbell, 39, signed a one-year contract with the Ravens in April 2026 and is entering his 19th NFL season. The team has not commented on his availability, and the focus in the statements from both the family and the club has been on grief and privacy rather than football.
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- ESPN: Calais Campbell's mother found dead, brother charged with murder
