Bills send condolences to DT Ed Oliver following tragic passing of son
Ed Oliver of the Buffalo Bills on the field before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)Timothy T Ludwig via Getty ImagesThe Buffalo Bills announced on Saturday that the son of defensive tackle Ed Oliver recently passed away.
"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," said Bills general manager Brandon Beane in a statement. "It's an unthinkable tragedy for any parent.
"We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss."
- Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 22, 2026
No further details about Oliver's son's death have been made public.
Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reported on Saturday that Oliver and his family were asking for "privacy and prayers at this very difficult time."
Oliver did not travel with the team for Saturday's preseason game in Cleveland against the Browns. Head coach Joe Brady said the veteran defensive tackle sat out Thursday's joint practice with an injury.
The 28-year-old Oliver is entering his eighth NFL season, all with the Bills. He was the franchise's first-round pick in the 2019 draft out of Houston. Last season, he was limited to just three games after suffering an ankle injury and a torn biceps.