Mother of Ravens player Calais Campbell found dead in Atlanta, brother charged with murder

Atlanta police found the 71-year-old mother of Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell dead inside her home during a welfare check Tuesday afternoon. m. and found a man barricaded inside the residence. Police detained the individual and discovered an unresponsive elderly woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ciarre Campbell, the victim's son and the player's older brother, was taken into custody. Booking records show he faces two counts of murder, one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a knife or firearm during commission of a felony.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

Search warrants have been obtained for the home, clothing and DNA evidence. Officers had previously responded to the address in April for a possible mental health issue and an arson incident involving the same individual.

The family issued a statement expressing grief and requesting privacy.

“We are devastated to share that the Campbell Family has lost its matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell. 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." — Family statement, via NFL insider Ian Rapoport A Ravens spokesperson said the organization is saddened by the news and offered condolences and support to Campbell and his family. The team asked the public to respect the family's privacy during this time. Calais Campbell, a 2008 second-round draft pick out of the University of Miami, has played for multiple NFL teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and the Ravens. He was named the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for work with the Charles Richard Campbell Foundation.”