Marcell Dareus

Marcell Dareus passes physical, completes trade from Bills to Jaguars

Published Oct. 28, 2017 5:35 p.m. ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Newly acquired defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has passed a physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing his trade from the Buffalo Bills.

The Jaguars (4-3) gave the Bills (4-2) a sixth-round pick in the 2018 draft for Dareus, a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

The 27-year-old Dareus passed a physical Saturday. The Jaguars released linebacker Jonathan Freeny to make room on the 53-man roster.

Jaguars czar Tom Coughlin says Dareus "will be a good fit with our team and our defense. We expect him to be stout against the run and to be able to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. This was a great opportunity to acquire a proven player who can come in and help us immediately."

Dareus had 300 tackles and 35 sacks in seven seasons with the Bills.

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