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Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver Mourns Death of Two-Year-Old Son
Just the facts
The toddler, who was also named Ed, died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in Harris County, Texas, on June 28, 2026. The Harris County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the drowning incident north of Houston. Oliver, age 28, was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston and is entering his eighth season with the franchise. The team confirmed it will continue to provide support to Oliver and his family during their bereavement.
Why this is news
Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane issued an official statement on behalf of the organization expressing condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver following the death of his two-year-old son.
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