The Baltimore Ravens are planning to release Terrence Cody after the season as the defensive tackle is being investigated for animal cruelty.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Cody is under investigation relating to the death of his dog, which is described as a bull mastiff from Spain. Cody’s agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Sun that Cody took his dog to the vets and the dog died. According to a tweet from reporter Mike Garafolo, Schaffer says the dog died of worms.
“He loves this dog. Why would he have the dog treated otherwise?” Schaffer said to The Sun in defense of his client. “This guy is the salt of the earth. You would hope the state attorney in Maryland would be investigating the real crime and real issues. I would hope for the citizens of Baltimore County and Baltimore City that they would expect their public tax dollars to be used on real criminal issues.”
Schaffer also believes the NFL’s sensitivity to players in trouble with the law has led teams to have less tolerance, which played a role in the impending release of his client.
Cody’s one-year contract was expiring anyhow, so he was likely to be released regardless. He has been a disappointment since being selected by the Ravens in the second round in 2010.
Cody made news at the Senior Bowl in 2010 for looking incredibly overweight and out of shape.
