‘“I think he’s off to a good start,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of Ford’s rookie season. “He had the injury the offseason surgery and whatnot, but when you look at it, I think we got what we thought we were going to get in the first season, in particular. . . . Really what you try look at the first season is some of the intangibles with respect to what type of person he is, the toughness he brings to the table and the smarts. And so, we continue with that evaluation this offseason. The way he’s handled his rehab through the course of the offseason has been outstanding. . . . I appreciate the way he’s attacked it from the from the day he walked in the door.”’
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Watch now: Bills’ Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, weapon charges in Houston
‘Under McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane, the Bills have put a big emphasis on character, so how they respond to Oliver’s arrest will be closely watched.’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver arrested in Houston on DWI, weapons charges
‘Oliver is the fourth NFL player to be arrested in the past three days.’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver arrested for DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon (video)
‘As first reported by The Montgomery County Police Reporter, a motorist called 911 on a driver in a white Ford Super Duty pickup truck with a “dune buggy” on the back as the driver of the vehicle was failing to maintain a lane and was driving dangerously in a 45 mile-per-hour construction zone.’
How many games could Bills’ Ed Oliver miss after DWI arrest?
‘ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote: “According to the league’s alcohol policy, a first-time offender gets a minimum two-game suspension but can receive additional discipline if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell determines there were aggravating circumstances, including extreme intoxication, property damage or serious injury to the player or another party.”’
If suspended, how much could Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver lose in salary?
‘According to Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac, Oliver will lose over $80,000 for every game missed due to suspension. More importantly, $6.8 million dollars in salary guarantees will void if the defensive tackle is suspended by the league.’
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, weapon charge
‘Under NFL rules, a DWI can carry a two-game NFL suspension.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver arrested on misdemeanor DWI and weapons charges
‘His was the fourth arrest of an NFL player over the weekend.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, gun charges in latest NFL nightmare
‘Oliver, 22, was taken into Montgomery County Jail after police were reportedly tipped off by another driver that someone in a Ford pickup truck was not maintaining their lane. Multiple reports state Oliver had an open beer can between his legs when he was pulled over and a pistol was later found in his car.’
Buffalo Bills’ Oliver Charged With Drunken Driving In Texas
‘Montgomery County records did not list Oliver as being in the jail Sunday morning.’
Bills lineman Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, gun charges
‘Police were alerted to Oliver’s driving by a 911 call from another motorist, who reported a Ford Superduty pickup hauling a trailer with a dune buggy on it through a 45 mph construction zone on State Highway 242, according to MontgomeryCountyPoliceReporter.com. The 911 caller noted that Oliver was “failing to maintain a lane and driving dangerously,” according to the report.’
Ed Oliver arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, per report
‘Oliver, the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season and is poised to be a key contributor to one of the best defenses in the league. However, he could now be subject to suspension or other discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver arrested, charged with DWI, unlawfully carrying a gun
‘According to the police report, Oliver, 22, was driving with “an open beer between his legs,” and “appeared nervous.” A Montgomery County deputy administered a sobriety test, which Oliver failed, though the deputy said he thought Oliver might have been impaired by something other than alcohol. A search of his vehicle revealed a pistol but no drugs.’
Report: Bills DT Ed Oliver arrested for DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon
‘Per the details of the report, the incident occurred just before 9 p.m. local time when another motorist called 911 stating the driver of a truck was failing to maintain a lane and driving dangerously in a construction zone. After deputies arrived, the report states they saw Oliver had an open beer between his legs. They performed a field sobriety test, then transported him to a local hospital for a mandatory blood draw. Deputies also discovered a pistol while searching his car. Oliver was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon. No drugs were found in the vehicle.’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver arrested for DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon
‘To clarify, Oliver was bonded out on the two charges he’s facing. DWI bail was $600, unlawfully carrying a weapon bail was $750.’
Possible ramifications for Ed Oliver include three-game suspension
‘The NFL’s Policy and Program of Substance Abuse points to at least a three-game suspension without pay for a player’s first violation of the law involving alcohol.’
Bills DT Harrison Phillips offers advice to Special Olympics athletes
‘”A lot of my friends who have down syndrome and autism are some of my closest friends who have taught me the most,” Phillips said. “And I think what those athletes have taught me is often about never giving up.”‘
Bills Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver arrested on DWI/Weapon charge
‘Oliver was drafted in the first round by the Buffalo Bills in 2019.’
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrested in Texas
‘The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says another driver called them Saturday night to say Oliver’s truck was speeding and swerving all over the road. Deputies say Oliver failed field sobriety tests and had a small caliber pistol in his truck.’
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, weapon charges
‘He was transported to a local hospital for a mandatory blood draw and then went to Montgomery County Jail where charges were filed.’
Will Ed Oliver face a suspension?
‘The NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement with the players changed the rules on the substance abuse policy. When it comes to DUI offenses like Oliver’s, the punishment was increased from a two-game to a three-game suspension for the first offense.’
Ed Oliver of Bills arrested for DUI & weapons charge
‘Oliver had an open beer between his legs and was determined to be impaired after a field sobriety test that Oliver failed.’
Former UH standout, current Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver Jr. arrested for DWI in Montgomery County
‘Deputies located the vehicle and pulled the driver over. The driver was identified as Oliver. According to deputies at the scene, Oliver had an open beer between his legs and appeared nervous.’
UH, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrested on DWI, weapon charges
‘Oliver, 22, is facing a DWI charge as well as a charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon. Both are class B misdemeanors.’
NFL star Ed Oliver arrested on DWI charge in Montgomery County
‘Oliver was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI charge and a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon after authorities say a pistol was found in his vehicle.’
NFL player arrested for DWI, gun charges in Montgomery County
‘The caller said the area of Highway 242 they were traveling was a construction zone with a 45 mph speed limit. Oliver was not able to stay in his own lane and was speeding.’
Buffalo Bills player arrested in Montgomery Co.
‘Oliver has been charged with driving while under the influence, and unlawful possession of a firearm.’
Bills Today | Josh Allen on rookies: They know their playbook
‘”Out here in sunny SoCal throwing with some of the rooks,” Allen explained. “They know their stuff, they know the playbook. Getting on the field and getting some time with them. It’s going to pay off when it counts so I’m excited.”‘