Ed Oliver Injured During Warmups, Will Miss Week 2 Game Against Lions

The Buffalo Bills announced that defensive tackle Ed Oliver will miss their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions due to a hip injury sustained during warmups. The announcement came shortly before 7 p.m., approximately one hour before kickoff for the Thursday Night Football game. The specifics of how Oliver injured his hip during pregame warmups were not immediately clear, and he had not been included on the Bills' injury report prior to the game. In the previous week, Oliver played 80 percent of the snaps in the Bills' season opener against the Houston Texans, where he recorded five tackles and a fumble recovery. Since being drafted ninth overall by the Bills in 2019, Oliver has accumulated 30 sacks. Additionally, Oliver has faced personal challenges, as he recently lost his 2-year-old son in an accidental drowning incident. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane expressed condolences on behalf of the organization, stating, 'It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss.'