So the dog-fighting barbarian had better get used to the notion of having the same experience of some of his dogs -- locked in a cage as somebody else's bitch.

Two of Michael Vick’s co-defendants pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from a dog fighting ring, leaving the Atlanta Falcons quarterback to face federal charges alone unless he to can strike a deal with prosecutors.

At the same federal courthouse where they pleaded not guilty last month, Purnell A. Peace, 35, of Virginia Beach, and Quanis L. Phillips, 28, of Atlanta, accepted one felony count each related to a dog fighting ring the government says was run from Vick’s property in Surry, Va.

Both defendants pledged to help the government’s case, signing statements that would be included at a possible trial of Vick, who faces three felony charges related to dog fighting. The charges could carry up to five years in prison and as much as a $250,000 fine if he is found guilty.

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According to an individual with direct knowledge of the case, Vick had until 9 a.m. today to verbally accept the government’s plea agreement. If he does not take the offer, the government will likely bring superseding charges against him which will subject him to more jail time.

My guess is that there won't be enough of Vick left following his prison stay to resume his NFL career.