Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver and his family are mourning the tragic loss of his 2-year-old son.
Oliver, 28, is asking for “privacy and prayers at this very difficult time,” a source close to him told ESPN and NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.
No further details about his son’s death were immediately available.
“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, 28, has been with Buffalo since the franchise selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
He’s played a key role the Bills’ defensive front during his seven seasons with the organization.
Last year, Oliver appeared in just three games for Buffalo after suffering an ankle injury and later a torn biceps.
First-year Bills coach Joe Brady said Oliver missed Thursday’s joint practice with the Browns because of an unspecified injury.
This is a developing story.
