Bills' Ed Oliver Mourns 2-Year-Old Son After Accidental Drowning
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 22
Bills' Ed Oliver Mourns 2-Year-Old Son After Accidental Drowning
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 22
Summary
Buffalo confirmed Saturday that defensive tackle Ed Oliver is grieving the death of his 2-year-old son, with the team publicly pledging support for him and his family.
A Montgomery County, Texas, medical examiner's report lists a June 28 death matching the child's name as an accidental drowning, though the Bills did not disclose a cause.
Joe Brady and Josh Allen said teammates are giving Oliver privacy while rallying around him; he missed Saturday's preseason game against Cleveland after also sitting out a joint practice.
Oliver, the No. 9 pick in 2019, is coming off an injury-hit season in which he played four games after missing extended time with ankle and torn biceps injuries.