Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver and his family are facing an unimaginable loss. Over the weekend, the NFL community learned that Oliver’s two-year-old son, Ed Oliver III, tragically passed away following a drowning incident at the family’s home in Huffman, Texas.
The Buffalo Bills Ed Oliver 2 year old son dies drowning Texas home news follows an emergency response on the evening of June 28. Authorities responded to a call regarding a child in danger after the toddler was found unresponsive in the family’s swimming pool. First responders rushed the young boy to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
“On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of his son… It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent.” — Brandon Beane, Buffalo Bills General Manager
Oliver, a 2019 first-round pick out of the University of Houston, has spent seven seasons establishing himself as a vital anchor on Buffalo’s defensive line. As the defensive star grieves out of the public eye, teammates, fans, and the broader sports community continue rallying behind the Oliver family, offering prayers and privacy during this heartbreaking period.
