Brother of Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell charged with mother’s murder

• Brother of Calais Campbell charged with murder

• Police found Campbell's mother dead in Atlanta

• Family asks for privacy after mother's death

The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check.

Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell's throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession of a knife. Officers found her unresponsive when they arrived at around 12.30pm Tuesday, according to a police statement.