Report: Buffalo Bills’ Marcell Dareus arrested

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Dec 8, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (99) reacts after he made a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (99) reacts after he made a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

UPDATE: Leder says that the arrest actually occurred on Monday night, and Dareus was released from custody within the hour. Dareus was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

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As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the 2014 NFL Draft in just two days, they were hit with an off-field distraction courtesy of starting defensive lineman Marcell Dareus. According to Travis Leder of WVUA-TV, Dareus was arrested on Tuesday night.

Leder wrote:

This is still a very fluid report that has just come across the news wire, so no further details of the arrest or what charges Dareus will be facing have been released.

FanSided.com will provide you with more information as the details become available.