Josh Allen expresses sadness and anger over premature reporting of teammate Ed Oliver's family tragedy
Bills quarterback Josh Allen said he was both sad and angry that news of defensive tackle Ed Oliver's son's death was released before the family or team announced it, and described the team's supportive approach.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen said he felt "very, very sad and angry" after news of defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s young son’s death was reported by media before the family or the team made an official statement. Allen made the comments to reporters following the preseason game in Cleveland on Saturday.
He explained that most players were already aware of the tragedy and that the locker room has been giving Oliver space while offering quiet support. "What we’ve been doing is giving him his space and time, but at the same time being around him, loving up on him," Allen said, adding that teammates simply "put their hand on him" and reassure him that they have his back.
Allen noted that the premature release of the story was difficult for the team, emphasizing the personal impact of such a loss and describing Oliver as a "strong man." He said the situation underscores the challenge reporters face in deciding how to handle sensitive personal news.