UPLAND, CALIFORNIA: Marcell Dareus visited 'Dr Pimple Popper' to see whether Dr Sandra Lee can help him with his forehead lipoma. The former NFL athlete is facing a new challenge after discovering a mass of fatty tissue developing beneath his skin.
Longtime NFL fans may recognize the celebrity in the August 2, 2023, episode of 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9. Marcell, a former defensive tackle, has come to Dr Lee's clinic in the hopes that she might treat his forehead lipoma. He appears in the episode where Cherish and Jess both pay a visit to the doctor. We took a look at where Marcell is today, months after joining the cast of the TLC show.
Who is Marcell Dareus on 'Dr Pimple Popper'?
Marcell, a former NFL player, is presently unsigned. The 33-year-old was picked third overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft and has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He attended the University of Alabama and was voted the defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. Marcell signed a six-year contract deal with the Bills in 2015, which could total $95.1 million with incentives.
In 2017, Marcell was dealt to the Jaguars. However, Marcell was placed on injured reserve in 2019 after undergoing core muscle surgery in Philadelphia, and the Jaguars declined Marcell's contract option in 2020, leaving him a free agent.
What happened to Marcell Dareus on 'Dr Pimple Popper'?
Marcell, a former NFL player, entered 'Dr Pimple Popper's clinic in the hopes that Dr Lee will treat his forehead lipoma. The former defensive lineman showed the doctor a tumor on his head in Season 9, Episode 16. He was one of three patients featured in the episode, the others being Jess, a widower yearning for love who is stuck with a huge bulge on their neck, and Cherish, who grew a leopard-print face during pregnancy.
Marcell introduced his head bump to the TLC cameras, wishing to get it removed. He described it as "really annoying." He said the lump was growing down, referring to his skin lifting under his eyebrows. He added that it even made his eyeball sore. However, he said it has never bothered him, as he "never knew any pain" because of the lump.
Marcell recalls getting a big hit on his face in 2006—a nice, clean hit, as he described it. A week later, he noticed the lump, which was initially very small, for the first time in the mirror. Then, two weeks after the game, it suddenly grew in size, making him think it must be a tumor. He considered seeing his team doctor, who confirmed that the bump was a lipoma and that he should not be concerned. Despite the team doctor's assurances that Marcell would be fine, he worried about the bulge nearly every game, fearing it would burst. "I'm gonna have blood down my jersey, thinking my eye's gonna be gone," he said, explaining his anxiety. He went on to say that the bulge became a running gag for many on the squad, but it certainly took a toll on his self-esteem.
Where is Marcell Dareus after 'Dr Pimple Popper' now?
The NFL player who appeared on 'Dr Pimple Popper' has been busy assisting children at Next Level Sports Camps 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, and calls himself a "living legend just chasing my dreams trying to die in that yellow coat."
Marcell also made a special appearance at Dzire Bar & Lounge in June, in addition to his regular assistance at football camps. Marcell is usually busy, and he looked to take a vacation in February of this year. The former NFL star has frequently donned hats when uploading images on Instagram in the past year, but there appears the skin on his forehead area appears to be much softer compared to the above picture in 2019.
TLC airs new episodes of 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9 on Wednesdays at 9 pm ET.
