Bills DT Marcell Dareus Involved In Drag Racing Incident

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was involved in a car accident stemming from an apparent drag race in Hamburg, NY and was taken into custody by police. Per ESPN,

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Dareus was charged with reckless endangerment in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor, as well as reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest, both unclassified misdemeanors. He appeared Monday in Hamburg Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

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Dareus has reached a "mutual decision" with Bills coach Doug Marrone for him to not participate in the remainder of organized team activities, which run through June 12.

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According to a statement released by Hamburg police, Dareus was driving a white 2012 Jaguar that was "possibly racing" with a black Camaro or Mustang around 3:16 p.m. Friday. An officer arriving on the scene found Dareus' car crashed into a tree in front of a restaurant.

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