Bills extend condolences to Ed Oliver after tragic death of son
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane publicly expressed condolences to Ed Oliver following the death of the player's two-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a residential pool. Beane referred to the incident as an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. The statement came ahead of the Bills' preseason game in Cleveland on August 22, 2026. The team plans to support Oliver and his family during this difficult time.
- •Ed Oliver's son was found unresponsive in a pool.
- •Brandon Beane expressed condolences to the family.
- •The statement was made before a preseason game.
- •The Bills plan to support Oliver and family.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills rally around Ed Oliver after death of his two-year-old son
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills Player Ed Oliver Mourns Death of His 2-Year-Old Son
- 6:24 PMThe Guardian Sport — Bills mourn ‘unthinkable tragedy’ after death of Ed Oliver’s two-year-old son
"Toddler was found unresponsive in residential pool Player has been practicing with team since June tragedy Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has expressed the organization’s condolences to Ed Oliver after the death of the player’s two-year-old son. “It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we grieve this tragic loss,” Beane said before the Bills’ preseason game in Cleveland on Saturday. Continue reading...
"The family is asking for privacy and prayers after the child reportedly died earlier this summer. The Buffalo Bills are
"“It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent,” Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:00 PMBuffalo Bills rally around Ed Oliver after death of his two-year-old son
The family is asking for privacy and prayers after the child reportedly died earlier this summer. The Buffalo Bills are
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:50 PMBuffalo Bills Player Ed Oliver Mourns Death of His 2-Year-Old Son
“It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent,” Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said
- The Guardian SportAug 22, 2026, 6:24 PMBills mourn ‘unthinkable tragedy’ after death of Ed Oliver’s two-year-old son
Toddler was found unresponsive in residential pool Player has been practicing with team since June tragedy Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has expressed the organization’s condolences to Ed Oliver after the death of the player’s two-year-old son. “It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we grieve this tragic loss,” Beane said before the Bills’ preseason game in Cleveland on Saturday. Continue reading...
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