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Cierre Wood, a former NFL running back who had stints with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Buffalo Bills, has received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of a 5-year-old girl that took place in 2019.

The girl was La’Rayah Davis and was found dead in her apartment in Las Vegas with 20 broken ribs, a lacerated liver, internal bleeding, and bruises to her heart.

Wood says the injuries were sustained through exercise, as he had Davus doing sit-ups when she fell backward and hit her head on the floor.

According to the Associated Press, he will be eligible for parole in 10 years and is also required to serve between 28 months and six years on a child abuse charge. Her mother, Amy Taylor, was already arrested for child abuse and second-degree murder.

 

Wood agreed to an Alford plea, which means the defendant can plead guilty to certain charges even if they believe they are innocent.

Some online believe that the punishment is not enough for the crime committed.

Cierre Wood Had An Unimpressive Football Career After College

When Wood was an undrafted free agent in 2013, he was picked up by the Texans, where he only recorded nine yards on three carries until eventually making his way to the Patriots that same year and never recording any numbers with the team.

In 2015, he saw his last NFL action, running the ball twice for three yards with the Buffalo Bills. That was the final time he saw a single snap in an NFL regular season game.

He then went to the Canadian Football League, doing stints with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. By 2018, he was completely done with football.