Marcell Dareus will have to watch the Bill’s first game of 2015 from the comfort of his own home.
Bills’ Marcell Dareus has been suspended for the first game of the season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2015
Dareus has been suspended today for violating the leagues substance abuse policy last season. The former third overall pick was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Later that month he was arrested for reckless driving. The NFL never disclosed what substance Dareus was suspended for.
Dareus had this to say on his suspension:
“Last year, I made a mistake involving possession of a banned substance,” Dareus said in a statement. “The NFL’s discipline for this conduct is part of the drug policy, and I apologize to my family, my teammates, the entire Bills organization and Bills fans that I will miss one game as a result of my mistake. I will work intensely that week and will be extremely happy to contribute to a win in week two for the Bills.”
The Pro Bowler will be allowed to participate in all of the Bills practices and preseason games.
