Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son and team is in mourning

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Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver has been carrying a heavy burden over the past two months as it became public on Saturday that he has been mourning the loss of his 2-year-old son, who died in a drowning accident in June.

And now all of Western New York, which has adopted the Bills as family, is mourning.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before a preseason game against he Minnesota Vikings at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

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The Bills on Saturday released a statement when Oliver's tragic situation became public through social media speculation.

"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," a statement from Bill general manager Brandon Beane reads.

"It's an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss."

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Oliver's son, also named Ed, died at the family ranch near Houston in Harris County, Texas. He was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in the pool on June 28.

No other details are known at this time.

Oliver did not make the trip with the team to Cleveland for Saturday's preseason game