Why is Ed Oliver not playing vs Lions? Bills DT suffers surprise setback at pregame warmup before Lions clash
The Buffalo Bills were forced into a late defensive reshuffle on Thursday night. The team's star defensive tackle, Ed Oliver, suffered a hip injury during pregame warmups and was ruled inactive ahead of the team's NFL clash against the Detroit Lions.
The unexpected setback has left the Bills without one of its most influential defensive players for one of the biggest games of the early season. Oliver recorded five tackles, one quarterback hit, and a fumble recovery in the Bills' 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The Bills are expected to rely heavily on second-year defensive tackle Deone Walker, who impressed in last week's win over the Houston Texans with one sack and six tackles.
What happened to Ed Oliver?
The Bills announced Oliver as inactive shortly before kickoff after he injured his hip during pregame warmups. No further details about the severity of the injury were immediately released. The team has yet to provide a timeline for his recovery.
Oliver has been one of Buffalo's most consistent defenders since being selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Over eight seasons, he has recorded 30 career sacks, establishing himself as a disruptive interior pass rusher and run defender.
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