Terrence Cody's release could be due to animal cruelty investigation

It does not appear the Ravens are cutting bait with defensive tackle Terrence Cody as a favor to his future.

According to The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson, a much more serious matter has emerged with the former 2010 second-round pick out of Alabama.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ravens NT Terrence Cody under investigation for animal cruelty, not charged at this time, according to police: <a href="http://t.co/GRvx75i8Ed">http://t.co/GRvx75i8Ed</a></p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/558676273900564482">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The investigation from the police into animal cruelty for Terrence Cody involves a dog, according to sources</p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/558678193545035778">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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At this time, it's important to note that Cody is under investigation and has not been charged.

If Cody winds up charged, good luck to him making a roster in 2015. Cody's NFL career could be on quite the hiatus.