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Before he was placed on IR, Chiefs LT Josh Simmons was told to leave a team meeting by coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes.
The back story from me and Mike Garafolo.
Why it's #1 IR · Patrick Mahomes (top-50)
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 25 Arrowhead Pride (KC) An ESPN report sheds negative light on Chiefs-Josh Simmons saga
- Oct 25 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Before he was placed on IR, Chiefs LT Josh Simmons was told to leave a team meeting by coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes. The back story from me and Mike Garafolo.+3
- Oct 25 Mike Garafolo (X) From @NFLGameDay Kickoff with @RapSheet on a frustrating week for #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons, the #Rams’ confidence Puka Nacua will play, Baker Mayfield’s return for the #Buccaneers and Lamar Jackson on the verge of a return, just not today.
- Oct 25 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Report: Reid kicked Josh Simmons out of a meeting
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Chiefs RT Jaylon Moore (concussion), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) and LT Josh Simmons (back/personal) did not practice Wednesday.
TE Travis Kelce (ankle), LB Cooper McDonald (knee) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) were all limited.
Why it's #2 DNP · Rashee Rice (top-50)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 21 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Chiefs-Seahawks Week 7 Wednesday injury report: Josh Simmons misses practice
- Oct 21 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs RT Jaylon Moore (concussion), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) and LT Josh Simmons (back/personal) did not practice Wednesday. TE Travis Kelce (ankle), LB Cooper McDonald (knee) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) were all limited.
- Oct 21 Pete Sweeney (X) Here is the Chiefs' injury outlook with Jaylon Moore, Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons out of practice Wednesday
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Chiefs' Andy Reid provided some injury updates on our weekly Monday Zoom, with notes on Josh Simmons and Rashee Rice
Why it's #3 Rashee Rice (top-50)
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Chiefs-Chargers Inactives: CB L’Jarius Sneed will play
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, wide receiver Rashee Rice, tight end Jared Wiley, defensive end Jack Pyburn, and rookie cornerback Jadon Canady will not play. Rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is designated as the emergency quarterback, […]
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In from our brief media look. Those on the injury report — Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner, QB Patrick Mahomes, LT Josh Simmons, CB L’Jarius Sneed and FB Ben VanSumeren — were working.
Rashee Rice was without a helmet and pads in workout clothes jogging and near the WRs during individual.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 15 Pete Sweeney (X) The Chiefs' Thursday injury report is nearly the same as Wednesday, with WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) out of the mix. LT Josh Simmons (back) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) remain limited. The one change is that DT Peter Woods (neck) was downgraded to limited. Andy Reid should provide greater clarity there on Friday.
- Oct 15 Pete Sweeney (X) In from our brief media look. Those on the injury report — Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner, QB Patrick Mahomes, LT Josh Simmons, CB L’Jarius Sneed and FB Ben VanSumeren — were working. Rashee Rice was without a helmet and pads in workout clothes jogging and near the WRs during individual.
- Players ruled out for Sunday include Devin Lloyd (pictured), Andre Iosivas, Rico Dowdle, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Alec Pierce, Josh Simmons, Caleb Douglas, Treydan Stukes, Barion Brown, Charlie Kolar, T.J. Sanders, Rueben Bain, Josiah Trotter, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ben Bartch, Julian Love, Ty Okada, Sam Cosmi, Nick Cross, Jayden Daniels, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Nick Bosa, Romello Height, Demarcus Robinson, James Thompson, Ronnie Stanley, Cobie Durant, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown, Jonah Coleman.
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Chiefs-Raiders Inactives: rookie defensive back Jadon Canady scratched
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs will play without tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, defensive end Jack Pyburn, tight end Jared Wiley, and cornerback Jadon Canady. Garrett Nussmeier has the third quarterback designation, enabling him to enter the game […]
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[Garafolo] The Chiefs officially ruled out LT Josh Simmons. That means undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson will be the blind-side protector in Patrick Mahomes’ return to action.
10 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Sep 12 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Garafolo] The Chiefs officially ruled out LT Josh Simmons. That means undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson will be the blind-side protector in Patrick Mahomes’ return to action.+1
- Sep 12 Mike Klis (X) With Chiefs LT Josh Simmons out and former CU Buff right guard Kahlil Benson, an undrafted rookie, presumably in for the Chiefs at LT, the matchup of Monday night is Bonitto vs. Benson. Chiefs' superstar QB Patrick Mahomes is coming back 9 months from ACL injury. Seems scary for the Chiefs and a big advantage for Broncos. But that's pregame analysis, not in-game performance.
- Sep 12 ESPN NFL News Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out+1
- Sep 12 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Chiefs ruled out OT Josh Simmons and S Chamarri Conner for Monday Night's game against Denver.+2
- Sep 12 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Andy Reid declares Josh Simmons, Chamarri Conner out for Chiefs’ opener
- Sep 12 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Out
- Sep 12 Pete Sweeney (X) Chamarri Conner was without a helmet, and I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Everyone else on the injury report was accounted for. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Chris Jones was out at practice Saturday but without a helmet. He had a compression sleeve on his left calf. He was going through warmups, but it looked to me like that will be the extent of it today. Andy Reid will speak at 1 p.m. for greater clarity.
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Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 18 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
- Sep 18 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs' final injury report ahead of SNF vs. Colts is out. Chamarri Conner and Josh Simmons are OUT. CB Mansoor Delane and DT Chris Jones are QUESTIONABLE.
- Sep 18 Pete Sweeney (X) Just in from our brief Friday media look. Once again, Chamarri Conner was watching without a helmet and Josh Simmons was absent. Everyone else on this week’s injury report is working, including Mansoor Delane and Chris Jones.
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Chiefs-Dolphins Inactives: Chamarri Conner officially ruled out
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, safety Chamarri Conner, tight end Jared Wiley and defensive ends Jack Pyburn and Tyreke Smith will not play. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been named the third quarterback, meaning he is eligible […]
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Chamarri Conner set to return, Josh Simmons out for Chiefs vs. Raiders
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 2 Adam Schefter (X) Players out for Sunday include Jayden Daniels, Rachaad White, Caleb Williams, Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Zach Baun, Terrance Ferguson, Aaron Donald, Azeez Al-Shaair, Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown, Aaron Banks, Rueben Bain, Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson, Jadarian Price, Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Josh Simmons, Xavier Legette, Damien Lewis.
- Oct 2 Pete Sweeney (X) Chamarri Conner set to return, Josh Simmons out for Chiefs vs. Raiders
- Oct 2 Pete Sweeney (X) Andy Reid confirmed Conner’s return. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: From the media look: Josh Simmons was out of practice Friday, but everyone else on the injury report was working in some capacity. That includes Chamarri Conner, who is trending in the right direction for a return Sunday.
- Oct 2 Pete Sweeney (X) From the media look: Josh Simmons was out of practice Friday, but everyone else on the injury report was working in some capacity. That includes Chamarri Conner, who is trending in the right direction for a return Sunday.
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Chiefs-Broncos Inactives: Garrett Nussmeier named emergency quarterback
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for the season opener of “Monday Night Football” against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs will play without safety Chamarri Conner (knee), offensive tackles Josh Simmons (back) and Diego Pounds, defensive tackle Bryson Eason, tight end Jared Wiley and defensive end Jack Pyburn. Rookie Garrett […]
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The Chiefs will officially list LT Josh Simmons as OUT. DB Chamarri Conner is DOUBTFUL. Everybody else is good to go.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 25 Pro Football Talk LT Josh Simmons out, CB Mansoor Delane set to play for Chiefs-Dolphins
- Sep 25 Pete Sweeney (X) The Chiefs will officially list LT Josh Simmons as OUT. DB Chamarri Conner is DOUBTFUL. Everybody else is good to go.
- Sep 25 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Josh Simmons missed practice. Reid said he’s making progress. Chamarri Conner eased back in, but like Simmons, he’ll be out vs. Miami. Reid added there’s a “good chance” Mansoor Delane will return to the lineup.
- Sep 25 Pete Sweeney (X) Just in from the brief Friday media look. LT Josh Simmons was absent. Everyone else on the injury report, including DB Chamarri Conner, is working.
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Chiefs-Colts Inactives: Chris Jones and Mansoor Delane will play
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs will be without tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, safety Chamarri Conner, defensive end Jack Pyburn, defensive tackle Bryson Eason and tight end Jared Wiley. Rookie Garrett Nussmeier has been named the emergency quarterback, […]
- In from our Thursday media look. Josh Simmons isn’t practicing. Everyone else on the injury report — including Chamarri Conner — is working.
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Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice, and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was LIMITED. Everybody else was a full go ahead of Raider week.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 30 Sal Capaccio (X) I've been thinking of this ever since Andy Reid told us Josh Simmons has a bulging disc.
- Sep 30 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs clarify Josh Simmons’ injury status, reveal he has bulging disk in back
- Sep 30 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice, and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was LIMITED. Everybody else was a full go ahead of Raider week.
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Chiefs’ injuries are same as last week: DB Chamarri Conner and LT Josh Simmons won’t practice. Andy Reid said they’re improving.
CB Mansoor Delane will work in some capacity.
LB Cooper McDonald heads to IR (four games) with a designation to return.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 16 Pete Sweeney (X) Confirmed in our brief media look. Mansoor Delane was out there for stretch. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Chiefs’ injuries are same as last week: DB Chamarri Conner and LT Josh Simmons won’t practice. Andy Reid said they’re improving. CB Mansoor Delane will work in some capacity. LB Cooper McDonald heads to IR (four games) with a designation to return.
- Sep 16 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs’ injuries are same as last week: DB Chamarri Conner and LT Josh Simmons won’t practice. Andy Reid said they’re improving. CB Mansoor Delane will work in some capacity. LB Cooper McDonald heads to IR (four games) with a designation to return.
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Mansoor Delane returns to full participation, Josh Simmons DNP on Wednesday
Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane was active for an emergency situation on Sunday but did not end up playing in the win over the Colts.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 23 Pro Football Talk Mansoor Delane returns to full participation, Josh Simmons DNP on Wednesday
- Sep 23 Pete Sweeney (X) The Chiefs listed DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (quad), DB Chamarri Conner (knee), DT Chris Jones (calf) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) as LIMITED on Wednesday. LT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice.
- Sep 23 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Josh Simmons won’t practice Wednesday. Chamarri Conner will ease back in.
- As expected, we didn’t see DB Chamarri Conner or LT Josh Simmons practicing in the open Friday media look. Everyone else on the Chiefs’ injury report was accounted for.
- As expected, no practice Thursday for Chiefs S Chamarri Conner or OT Josh Simmons.
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- Josh Simmons: Injured Reserve
- Josh Simmons: Injured Reserve
- The Josh Simmons saga is a really big deal for the Chiefs
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Chiefs now have officially placed OT Josh Simmons on injured reserve.
12 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Oct 22 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Chiefs-Seahawks Week 7 Thursday injury report: Rashee Rice stays sidelined
- Oct 22 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Chiefs now have officially placed OT Josh Simmons on injured reserve.+2
- Oct 22 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder tells reporters that LT Josh Simmons (bulging disc) is going to be placed on IR. Via @bynatetaylor.bsky.social, Burkholder said: "Worked his tail off & diligent every day. However, we feel he has plateaued in the rehab process."+1
- Oct 22 ESPN NFL News Chiefs place LT Simmons on IR: He's 'just not there yet'
- Oct 22 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Chiefs to place Josh Simmons on injured reserve; LT not eligible to return until Week 11
- Oct 22 Pro Football Talk Chiefs placing LT Josh Simmons on IR with disc issue
- Oct 22 Albert Breer (X) A blow for the Chiefs, but they’ve been playing without him all year. UDFA rookie Kahlil Benson has exceeded all expectations in his spot. · Quoting Nate Taylor: Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder said Josh Simmons (bulging disc in lower back) is going to be placed on IR. "Josh worked his tail off & dilgent every day. However, we feel his plateaued in the rehab process. he’s just not there yet."
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) #Chiefs Josh Simmons to IR
- Oct 22 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Josh Simmons to IR, needs more time to return to ‘full function’
- Oct 22 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Derrick] Rick Burkholder, Chiefs VP of sports medicine, says LT Josh Simmons will go on injured reserve “to return to full function.” He says he has plateaued with his current rehab and needs more time to recover.
- Josh Simmons: Questionable
- Josh Simmons: Out
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Josh Simmons: Out
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 16 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Out
- Oct 16 Pete Sweeney (X) With Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons out for the Chiefs vs. Chargers, here's who could step up+2
- Oct 16 Pete Sweeney (X) In addition, cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is questionable. · Quoting Sam McDowell: Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons will not play Sunday against the Chargers.
- Oct 16 Pete Sweeney (X) In our brief media look, I didn’t see WR Rashee Rice. Everybody else on the Chiefs’ injury report, including LT Josh Simmons, was working. We’ll get Andy Reid around 1 for an update.
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Josh Simmons officially limited in return to practice
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Josh Simmons officially limited in return to practice
- Oct 14 Pete Sweeney (X) The Chiefs listed LT Josh Simmons (back) as limited as he returns from injury, as expected. CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was also limited. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) is the only player who will not practice Wednesday. That mean's LT Josh Simmons (back) will indeed work in some capacity. "We're just going to ease him back in," Reid said of Simmons.
- Oct 14 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Chiefs’ Josh Simmons to practice for the first time this season
- Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Josh Simmons will practice on Wednesday, Rashee Rice will not
- Oct 14 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) is the only player who will not practice Wednesday. That mean's LT Josh Simmons (back) will indeed work in some capacity. "We're just going to ease him back in," Reid said of Simmons.
- Josh Simmons: Questionable
- Josh Simmons: Questionable
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Josh Simmons: Out
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 4 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Andy Reid on Chiefs’ offensive line change: ‘That’s between Kingsley and I’
- Oct 4 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Out
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Chiefs Injuries: Analyzing Josh Simmons’ bulging disc injury
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 1 Sal Capaccio (X) Thank you for finding this video. At least a couple times a year I reference this to someone, somewhere. 🤣 · Quoting Matt Derrick: I've been thinking of this ever since Andy Reid told us Josh Simmons has a bulging disc.
- Oct 1 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Chiefs Injuries: Analyzing Josh Simmons’ bulging disc injury
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Reid said that an unclear timeline is the reason the Chiefs decided to keep off IR. Reid said you never know with back issues. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Andy Reid reveals that OT Josh Simmons has a bulging disk in his back, but he is making progress and getting stronger. Simmons continues to rehab every day, per Reid.
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 30 Pete Sweeney (X) Everybody else is working. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Andy Reid reveals that OT Josh Simmons has a bulging disk in his back, but he is making progress and getting stronger. Simmons continues to rehab every day, per Reid.+1
- Sep 30 ESPN NFL News Chiefs LT Simmons recovering from bulging disk, Reid says
- Sep 30 Pro Football Talk Josh Simmons dealing with bulging disc, will not practice on Wednesday
- Sep 30 Pete Sweeney (X) Reid said that an unclear timeline is the reason the Chiefs decided to keep off IR. Reid said you never know with back issues. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Andy Reid reveals that OT Josh Simmons has a bulging disk in his back, but he is making progress and getting stronger. Simmons continues to rehab every day, per Reid.
- Sep 30 Pete Sweeney (X) Andy Reid reveals that OT Josh Simmons has a bulging disk in his back, but he is making progress and getting stronger. Simmons continues to rehab every day, per Reid.
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Josh Simmons: Questionable
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 29 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Questionable
- Sep 29 Pro Football Talk Andy Reid: I'll let you know when Josh Simmons is coming back
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Josh Simmons: Out
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 27 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Out
- Sep 27 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Out
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Just in from the Chiefs’ brief media look on Thursday. I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Everybody else on the injury report was working in some capacity.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 24 Pete Sweeney (X) No changes in Thursday's injury report. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: The Chiefs listed DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (quad), DB Chamarri Conner (knee), DT Chris Jones (calf) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) as LIMITED on Wednesday. LT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice.
- Sep 24 Pete Sweeney (X) Just in from the Chiefs’ brief media look on Thursday. I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Everybody else on the injury report was working in some capacity.
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Chiefs HC Andy Reid updated left tackle Josh Simmons (back). Team anticipated he would miss 'two, three, four games in here,' so the team is in a 'flex' position (potential turning point)
Said Simmons has been doing 'everything' behind scenes. Chiefs want to make sure swelling is down.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 21 Pro Football Talk Andy Reid: Josh Simmons "working his tail off" to return
- Sep 21 Jeremy Fowler (X) Chiefs HC Andy Reid updated left tackle Josh Simmons (back). Team anticipated he would miss 'two, three, four games in here,' so the team is in a 'flex' position (potential turning point) Said Simmons has been doing 'everything' behind scenes. Chiefs want to make sure swelling is down.
- Sep 21 Arrowhead Pride (KC) Chiefs’ Kahlil Benson is ‘winning over a lot of people,’ says Andy Reid
- Source: Josh Simmons is "week-to-week" with back injury
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Just in from the brief Chiefs Thursday media look. I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Chamarri Conner was watching without a helmet. Mansoor Delane and Chris Jones were working.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 17 Pete Sweeney (X) CB Mansoor Delane was a FULL participant for the second straight day. DT Chris Jones and CB L'Jarius Sneed were both limited. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Just in from the brief Chiefs Thursday media look. I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Chamarri Conner was watching without a helmet. Mansoor Delane and Chris Jones were working.
- Sep 17 Pete Sweeney (X) Just in from the brief Chiefs Thursday media look. I didn’t see Josh Simmons. Chamarri Conner was watching without a helmet. Mansoor Delane and Chris Jones were working.
- Josh Simmons: Questionable
- Josh Simmons: Out
- Andy Reid reaffirms the Chiefs’ confidence in rookie Kahlil Benson
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On Tuesday, Andy Reid said there's a "good chance" Josh Simmons won't play Monday night, with UDFA Kahlil Benson set to start in his place
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 8 Pete Sweeney (X) On Tuesday, Andy Reid said there's a "good chance" Josh Simmons won't play Monday night, with UDFA Kahlil Benson set to start in his place
- Sep 8 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to start against Broncos, but key lineman likely out
- Sep 8 Zac Stevens (X) Broncos elite pass rush will get to go against an undrafted rookie at LT on Monday Night Football. Could be huge, to say the least · Quoting Ari Meirov: #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons is unlikely to play Week 1 vs. the Broncos, which means undrafted rookie Khalil Benson would be poised to start. Simmons has been dealing with a back injury for a matter of weeks.
- Sep 8 Zac Stevens (X) #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons is unlikely to play Week 1 vs. the Broncos, which means undrafted rookie Khalil Benson would be poised to start. Simmons has been dealing with a back injury for a matter of weeks.
- Josh Simmons: Questionable
- My comments in yesterday’s Only Weird Games podcast included inaccurate information. After chats with those with knowledge of the situation, I was wrong to say that Trey Smith’s quotes after yesterday’s practice were in any way directed toward Josh Simmons. My apologies to Trey & everyone.
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Josh Simmons: Questionable
3 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 2 Pete Sweeney (X) Chiefs update injury status for Josh Simmons, Chris Jones after Wednesday practice
- Sep 2 ESPN NFL Injury Report Josh Simmons: Questionable
- Sep 2 Pete Sweeney (X) Jones is dealing with a back issue, but Andy Reid says he’ll be alright. Reid says Simmons is continuing to rehab his back. · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Just in from the Chiefs’ Wednesday workout. I did not see DT Chris Jones or LT Josh Simmons. S Chamarri Conner, DE Ashton Gillotte and DE Tyreke Smith (PS) were watching without a helmet. DE Jack Pyburn left early. CB L’Jarius Sneed and RB Kenneth Walker did everything.
- Sep 2 Pete Sweeney (X) Just in from the Chiefs’ Wednesday workout. I did not see DT Chris Jones or LT Josh Simmons. S Chamarri Conner, DE Ashton Gillotte and DE Tyreke Smith (PS) were watching without a helmet. DE Jack Pyburn left early. CB L’Jarius Sneed and RB Kenneth Walker did everything.
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Josh Simmons is here with his teammates at the Chiefs’ annual kickoff luncheon.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 1 Pete Sweeney (X) Newest Chiefs Bryson Eason, Josh Ezeudu, Diego Pounds and Jack Pyburn also in the building · Quoting Pete Sweeney: Josh Simmons is here with his teammates at the Chiefs’ annual kickoff luncheon.
- Sep 1 Pete Sweeney (X) Josh Simmons is here with his teammates at the Chiefs’ annual kickoff luncheon.
- The Ravens are trading OT Diego Pounds to the Chiefs for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick (could end up being a seventh, KC doesn't have one right now). KC's been looking to improve its OL depth. This, to be clear, isn't about Josh Simmons, though there is concern there. Coach Andy Reid mentioned last night the team is going to be cautious with Simmons, who has a back issue. Simmons got a second opinion on it recently, and KC's still working through all that.
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I asked Chiefs head coach Andy Reid if he's optimistic about Josh Simmons' return to practice:
“Yes," Reid said. "It’s going to take a little bit of time here. He’s a hard worker when it comes to these types of things. It’s just a matter of eliminating some of the pain that he has — and strength, making sure he has enough strength there.”
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 29 Pete Sweeney (X) The Chiefs remain optimistic about Josh Simmons’ return despite absence from preseason finale
- Aug 28 Pete Sweeney (X) I asked Chiefs head coach Andy Reid if he's optimistic about Josh Simmons' return to practice: “Yes," Reid said. "It’s going to take a little bit of time here. He’s a hard worker when it comes to these types of things. It’s just a matter of eliminating some of the pain that he has — and strength, making sure he has enough strength there.”