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Death of Ed Oliver's son

Overview

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered the loss of his son, Ed Oliver III, following a drowning incident at the family residence in the Houston area. On June 28, the child, who was nearly two years old, was found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool. Although he was rushed to a local hospital, medical professionals were unable to save him.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and has since ruled the death accidental. Authorities stated that no evidence of criminal wrongdoing was found and have closed the case.

While the tragedy occurred in late June, the news became public in late August after being leaked via social media. This breach of privacy drew criticism from Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who expressed that he felt ‘sad and angry’ regarding the manner in which the information surfaced.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane described the event as an ‘unthinkable tragedy’ and confirmed the organization is providing full assistance to the family.

Following the team’s 36-31 Week 1 victory over the Houston Texans, head coach Joe Brady honored Oliver by awarding him a game ball. Playing in his hometown, Oliver recorded five tackles and a fumble recovery. Brady expressed deep empathy for the player, stating, ‘I can’t fathom what he’s going through,’ and noted that Oliver’s presence on the field was significant for his teammates.

Entities

Ed Oliver · Buffalo Bills · Harris County Sheriff’s Office · Josh Allen · Brandon Beane

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Buffalo Bills coach honors Ed Oliver after Week 1 win

    Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady honored defensive tackle Ed Oliver for his resilience following the loss of his son during the team's 36-31 Week 1 win against the Houston Texans.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver loses son in Texas tragedy

    Buffalo Bills defensive player Ed Oliver’s son, Ed Oliver III, passed away after being found unconscious in a family pool in Texas. Authorities found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

  3. [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Ed Oliver's son's death ruled accidental by Texas police

    Texas authorities have closed the investigation into the accidental drowning of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s son, ruling no criminal wrongdoing occurred.

  4. [SPORTS] 28 sources
    Ed Oliver's son dies in Texas swimming pool accident

    Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the death of his two-year-old son, who drowned in a Texas swimming pool in June. The news was publicly confirmed by the team on August 22.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history