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Josh Allen supports Ed Oliver after loss of his young son

11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Josh Allen supports Ed Oliver after loss of his young son
Summary

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen publicly supported teammate Ed Oliver, who tragically lost his two-year-old son this summer. During a media session, Allen expressed his condolences and emphasized the importance of giving Oliver space while also being present for him. The Bills community has rallied around Oliver, offering support during this difficult time. Allen highlighted the emotional toll of such a loss and praised Oliver's strength as he navigates through his grief.

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  • •Ed Oliver lost his two-year-old son earlier this summer.
  • •Josh Allen thanked media for respecting the family's privacy.
  • •Allen emphasized the need to give Oliver space while providing support.
  • •The Bills organization and fans have rallied around Oliver during this time.
Latest Updates
  • 4:41 PMCBS NFL — Bills express support for Ed Oliver following the tragic death of his son
  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen Says All the Buffalo Bills Can Do for Ed Oliver Is ‘Love on Him’ Following Death of 2-Year-Old Son
  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen weighs in on reporting around Ed Oliver: ‘It’s no one’s place to let that out’
  • 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘So Heartbreaking’ — NFL Fans React to Josh Allen Calling Out Podcaster’s Reporting Around Ed Oliver’s Son’s Death
  • 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen, Bills stand behind Ed Oliver as DT deals with son's passing
  • 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Bills’ Josh Allen blasts NFL engagement farmer for classless reveal of Ed Oliver tragedy
  • 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen shares anger over how death of teammate Ed Oliver's son became public
  • 12:04 AMNBCSports.com — Josh Allen is “very, very sad and angry” with how news of Ed Oliver’s son passing emerged - NBC Sports
What they're saying
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Buffalo Bills veteran Ed Oliver’s two-year-old son died earlier this summer after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool. Some members of the media knew this, but it had stayed quiet through the start of the training camp and preseason, even as Oliver’s absence was noted. The tragic news became public knowledge Saturday, and it…

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered an unimaginable loss in June when his son passed away. Tragically, the incident occurred just days before his second birthday after he was found unresponsive in the family’s pool.

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The Bills released a statement on Saturday after news of Oliver's son's death became public. The Buffalo QB then elected to also speak to the media about how the tragedy became public.

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