Investigation into Ed Oliver’s son’s death ruled accidental
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
An investigation into the drowning death of Ed Oliver's two-year-old son is officially closed. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide Division has ruled the death as accidental, and no charges will be filed. Oliver's son drowned at their home in North Texas earlier this summer, with the family keeping the tragedy private until recent public disclosures. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen expressed sadness and frustration over how the news surfaced, emphasizing the family's need for privacy. The Bills organization has offered support to Oliver during this difficult time.
- •Ed Oliver's son drowned at their home in North Texas this summer.
- •The death has been ruled accidental with no charges pending.
- •Josh Allen criticized the disclosure of the family's tragedy.
- •The Bills organization is supporting Oliver through this loss.
- •The investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is now closed.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Investigation into death of Ed Oliver’s son gets official ruling
"An investigation into the drowning death of Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver's two-year-old son is officially closed.
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