September 10, 2015 - Aaron Wilson
Bills sign Marcell Dareus to $108 million contract.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was signed to a contract worth $108 million over seven seasons, a league source confirmed.
He has $60 million guaranteed in the deal.
Dareus was originally due $8 million this year.
Dareus is suspended for the first game for a violation of the NFL substance-abuse policy.
He's a Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
"Marcell Dareus is a tremendous player and we feel he has a great opportunity to reach his potential as a player and leader here with the Buffalo Bills," Bills general manager Doug Whaley said in a statement. "Throughout this process, we wanted Marcell to remain a Buffalo Bill for the long-term and he made it clear to us that he wanted to continue his career in Buffalo."
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Aaron Wilson covers the Texans for The Houston Chronicle.