Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bills Marcell Dareus Enters Substance Abuse Program

Marcell Dareus is finally taking a step in the right direction.

On Monday Dareus agreed to enter a NFL substance abuse program. He was allowed to enter the program during a hearing at Calhoun County Court in Alabama earlier in the day.

Dareus, was arrested in Calhoun County, Alabama on May 5 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

By entering the program, Dareus hopes the charges will be dismissed and potentially expunged should he successfully complete it.

Dareus is still facing court on charges stemming from a drag racing accident. Dareus was racing teammate Jerry Hughes when he crashed his 2012 Jaguar into a tree near a busy intersection close to Ralph Wilson Stadium. He was charged with reckless endangerment and other traffic violations. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 9 for those charges.

Dareus could face a potential suspension from the NFL. Meanwhile he faces issues in training camp after he failed a conditioning test on Saturday and was placed on the active/non-football injury list. He must pass the test before he can be cleared to practice with his teammates.

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