India, July 1 -- The mother of veteran NFL defensive lineman Calais Campbell has died after being found at her Atlanta home, while his brother has been charged with murder in connection with her death, according to police and local reports.

Nateal Campbell, 71, was found dead on Tuesday inside her Buckhead townhouse after Atlanta police conducted a welfare check requested by a concerned family member, according to local broadcaster WSB-TV.

Authorities later arrested Calais Campbell's brother, Ciarre Campbell, 41, who now faces charges of murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm or knife, according to Fulton County Jail records cited by multiple outlets.

The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not publicly di...