Marcell Dareus: a tale of family tragedy, suspensions, arrests, and character

Dareus: "I feel like they don't want me here"

In a refreshingly candid display of public negotiation posturing, Marcell Dareus put a ton of extra pressure on the Bills on Thursday night as the two sides try to hammer out a lucrative, long-term contract extension.

Bills’ Dareus finds ‘Zen mode’ after wild few years

Dareus reaches plea deal with Hamburg Town Court

Dareus appears to be out of hot water, legally, from his two arrests last spring, but a suspension handed down by the NFL is still possible.

Dareus trial set for May 19

Marcell Dareus is scheduled to stand (non-jury) trial on May 19 for charges stemming from a May 2014 vehicle incident in Hamburg.

Statement from Marcell Dareus

Dareus excused Monday for Alabama court date

Marcell Dareus is officially in a pre-trial intervention program in Alabama, which likely will lead to felony drug charges being dropped.

Dareus may not be back until later this week

Marcell Dareus may not try the Bills' training camp conditioning test again until later this week, so it's looking like he's going to miss at least four practices.

Dareus failed camp conditioning test

Marcell Dareus is not taking part in the Bills' first training camp practice of the 2014 season because he is not yet in peak physical condition.

Dareus added to Active/Non-Football Injury list

Leodis McKelvin will, in fact, participate in the Bills' first training camp practice of the summer, but fellow starter Marcell Dareus (Active/Non-Football Injury) may not.

Dareus accepted into pre-trial intervention

Dareus is expected to complete the program within 30 days, and upon doing so will very likely see his felony drug charges in Alabama reduced or dismissed.

Report: Dareus applies for intervention program

If Dareus is admitted into, and then successfully completes, the pre-trial intervention program, the felony drug charges he faces will likely be dismissed.

Marrone: "I believe in Marcell"

Following the second arrest for Marcell Dareus in the month of May, Bills head coach Doug Marrone reaffirmed his commitment to helping the troubled fourth-year player get headed in the right direction.

Dareus arrested; facing three misdemeanor charges

This is the second time that Dareus has been arrested this offseason, and his latest charges include a Class A misdemeanor for reckless endangerment.

Dareus speaks for first time after arrest

Dareus has already met with Bills officials about his series of off-field concerns, and said on Wednesday of his drug-related arrest: "It's not what you guys think it is."

Dareus arrested on drug charges

The arrest is the latest, and most serious, off-field concern for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Second suspension for Dareus in two weeks

Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone benched Marcell Dareus for the first half of the Patriots game, the second time the former first-round pick has been punished in as many weeks.

Dareus: "I didn't leave my house for months"

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus spoke with Canoe.ca's John Kryk about the life-altering events surrounding his 19-year-old brother's murder on September 9.

Younger brother of Dareus murdered

A brother of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has been killed. Simeon Gilmore was 19.

Dareus: larger than life personality

Buffalo Bills fans are excited about the fact that Marcell Dareus, who is still only 22 years old, has emerged as a leader for his team.

Alabama DT's tragic upbringing: character report

Alabama DT Marcell Dareus' backstory is one of tragedy and perseverance.