August 22, 2026 / 4:28 PM EDT

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the death of his 2-year-old son, the team's general manager said on Saturday, expressing his and the organization's condolences."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," Bills general manager Brandon Beane said 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."Oliver has asked for privacy and prayers while still mourning his son, who was also named Ed, ESPN reported.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrives for an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Nov. 20, 2025, in Houston.