Reports: Former Ravens DT Terrence Cody Gets 9 Months For Animal Cruelty

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Terrence Cody has been sentenced to 9 months in jail in connection with the death of his dog.



The 27-year-old Cody was sentenced Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court.

He had been convicted of several misdemeanors in connection with the starvation death of his dog Taz.

He was also convicted of illegally possessing and neglecting an alligator.



Taz, a Canary mastiff, lived in Cody's former home in Reisterstown.

Ingrid Newkirk, President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released the following statement:

"PETA wonders how many times the NFL has to be asked to enroll its players in an empathy training program-and when cruelty to animals, children, and women will be grounds to be chucked out of the game? The Baltimore Ravens cut Terrence Cody over cruelty allegations last year, which is to the team's credit, but it seems that even if Cody had been caught on tape starving his dog in an elevator, the NFL still would have welcomed him back. All eyes are on the NFL to make it clear that the gridiron should be home to compassionate players like Tyrann Mathieu, Jarvis Landry, and Stevie Johnson, not a breeding ground for bullies."