Buffalo Bills mourn defensive tackle Ed Oliver after his young son dies

The Buffalo Bills publicly confirmed that defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s young son passed away following an incident at Oliver’s suburban Houston residence in late June, where first responders were called after the child was pulled from a pool. The team’s general manager, Brandon Beane, issued a statement offering condolences and promising continued assistance to Oliver and his family during their grief. Oliver, a Houston native and former University of Houston player, has been present at the Bills’ training camp throughout July and August but missed this week’s joint practices in Cleveland due to an injury.

While some reports linked his absence to the family tragedy, the organization has not indicated any connection. No additional information about the child or circumstances has been disclosed.