Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Is Out with a Bulging Disk, Timetable for Return Uncertain, Reid Says
Reid said Simmons has a bulging disc in his lower back and is making progress, but his return remains uncertain.
- On Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed left tackle Josh Simmons remains sidelined with a bulging disc in his lower back, missing practice again.
- Simmons has not practiced since sustaining the lower back injury mid-August, causing him to miss the first three games; the team opted against placing the 2025 first-round pick on injured reserve due to an unclear recovery timeline.
- Reid noted the disc issue has "hindered the strength of his leg," while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been supporting Simmons' daily recovery efforts, drawing on his own recent knee rehabilitation.
- Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson continues filling the left tackle spot, set to make his fourth straight start Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after earning the role during rookie minicamp.
- The Chiefs hope Simmons can return after their bye week, with his earliest possible appearance in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers; Reid stated, "I think we're heading in the right direction here.
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Chiefs LT Josh Simmons (back) is ‘getting better’
By Field Level Media Sep 30 (Field Level Media) - Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons could miss his fourth straight game with a bulging disc in his lower back. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters that the 2025 first-round draft pick will...
Andy Reid Provides New Details on Josh Simmons' Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. The injury status of offensive tackle Josh Simmons has lingered over the team for nearly two months. Simmons sustained a back injury during training camp, and hasn’t practiced since. Coach Andy Reid has been adamant that Simmons is […]
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