Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been dealing with the loss of his two-year-old son, Ed Oliver III, reportedly in a drowning accident. Amid media speculation, as the family tried to keep the news from the public, Bills GM Brandon Beane issued a statement offering condolences to the 28-year-old on the “unthinkable tragedy.”
The Houston Cougars alumnus has kept his relationship and family life very private. But the tragic death of his two-year-old son has brought it into focus.
According to reports, the accident took place at the Texas home of the defensive tackle late in June this year. No statement on the details of the accident has been released by Oliver’s family on the incident.
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The Houston Chronicle reports that the incident took place at a swimming pool at Oliver’s home on June 28. Unverified videos of Ed Oliver being present at home during the incident and talking to police officers have also surfaced on social media.
In this article, we will take a look at what we know about the family of Ed Oliver. The 28-year-old is not married, according to public sources.
Ed Oliver Family: What We Know And What We Don’t
Very little is known about the family of Ed Oliver, especially around his romantic relationships. It is well-established that he is not married. But before the news of his son’s recent death, he had discussed his life as a father.
Some reports suggest that he has had two children: Ed Oliver III, his son, and a daughter. No name for the daughter is available in the public domain. It has never been revealed who the mothers of the two children are.
His parents, mother Dana Oliver and father Ed Oliver Sr., have been documented in media reports as an important influence in his career, both in the NFL and back with the Cougars. Ed Oliver also has an older brother, Marcus Oliver, who also played for the Houston Cougars. Marcus later became a high school football coach.
Bills General Manager Brandon Beane, who confirmed the death, wrote in the statement: 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.
“It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss.”
