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Ed Oliver's son dies from drowning in Houston pool this summer

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ed Oliver's son dies from drowning in Houston pool this summer
Summary

Ed Oliver, a defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, lost his two-year-old son in a drowning incident on June 28. The child was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston. Following the tragedy, the family asked for privacy, and an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office found no criminal findings, leading to the case being closed. The Bills publicly expressed condolences for the Oliver family, while teammates and coaches also voiced their support amid media controversy regarding the premature reporting of the incident.

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  • •Ed Oliver's son drowned in a pool on June 28.
  • •The Harris County Sheriff's Office investigated but found no foul play.
  • •Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to the family in August.
  • •Media faced backlash for reporting details before family announcement.
  • •Josh Allen publicly supported Oliver following the tragedy.
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Here's what the Oliver family has shared about the loss of the Bills star's two-year-old son this summer.

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