Buffalo Bills cut Karlos Williams, Marcell Dareus to enter rehab

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the “Bad News” Buffalo Bills overcame another series of preseason distractions to beat the New York Giants, 21-0, on Saturday.

Taylor zipped a 13-yard touchdown pass over the middle to LeSean McCoy to cap his fourth and final series. Backup EJ Manuel then secured the win by leading two touchdown drives on an afternoon that began with Buffalo cutting backup running back Karlos Williams and announcing defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was entering a rehabilitation clinic.

The Bills gave up on Williams, who reported to training camp out of shape and was also suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Dareus’ decision to seek help came four days after Buffalo’s top-paid player was suspended for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for a second consecutive season.

Dareus was suspended for the first four games this season. General Manager Doug Whaley didn’t know when Dareus would check into a rehab facility or how long the process would take.

Other exhibitions

Brock Osweiler threw a touchdown pass and led the starting offense to three first-half scores in a 16-9 victory over the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans had a chance to send the game to overtime with an untimed down from the 12-yard line, but third-string quarterback Garrett Grayson threw an interception to cornerback Robert Nelson in the end zone to end the game.

Cam Newton threw for 162 yards and led scoring drives on two of his four series Saturday and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Tennessee Titans, 26-16, in a preseason game.

Andrew Luck looked fit and flawless for the Colts. In his first start since early November, Luck completed all eight of his passes, led the Colts on two long drives and avoided taking any hits in a 19-18 loss to Baltimore.

Blake Bortles threw two touchdowns passes in three drives and gave the Jacksonville Jaguars an early lead against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rallied to win, 27-21.

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The San Diego Chargers put tight end Jeff Cumberland (left Achilles’) and guard Donavan Clark (right knee) on injured reserve after they suffered season-ending injuries in San Diego’s 19-3 win over Arizona.