Mt Cody... is gonna have alot

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OWINGS MILLS – The Baltimore Ravens hammered out a four-year, $3.385 million maximum value contract with second-round nose guard Terrence “Mount” Cody, reaching an agreement in principle Sunday night on the eve of players reporting to training camp.

The Ravens have booked Cody’s travel and he’s expected to formally sign the contract Monday in advance of rookies, quarterbacks and selected veterans reporting to McDaniel College. The first practice is scheduled for Tuesday.

The 6-foot-4, 350-pound defensive lineman received a 6.3 percent increase in his total guaranteed money at his slot, a figure of $1.595 million. That includes his signing bonus as well as a one-timer clause that Cody can trigger through minimum playing time requirements.

Like the majority of second-round contracts, the deal doesn’t include a fourth-year escalator clause.

Negotiations heated up over the weekend for the consensus All-American nose guard from Alabama, culminating in a deal Sunday night after the final contract language was reviewed.

Cody is expected to compete for immediate playing time at nose guard, where he’ll work in tandem with veteran Kelly Gregg.

The former Crimson Tide standout drew impressive reviews from the coaching staff and older teammates during the Ravens' offseason minicamps.

“Terrence is a big, strong guy who uses his strength and hands well,” said center Matt Birk, a six-time Pro Bowl selection. “He’s more than just big. He’s got a little wiggle to him. He’s impressive so far.”

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