Charles Ellicott Commentary Ezekiel 44:31

"The priests shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself, or is torn, whether it be bird or beast." — Ezekiel 44:31 (ASV)

Dead of itself, or torn.— Compare to Leviticus 22:8. The same law was binding upon all the Israelites (Leviticus 17:15). In the wilderness they were required to “cast it to the dogs” (Exodus 23:31); afterwards they might give it to a stranger or sell it to an alien (Deuteronomy 14:21).