Josh Simmons Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons (back) landed on injured reserve Thursday because of a bulging disc that has kept the 23-year-old sidelined all season, and head coach Andy Reid emphasized that a meeting incident was not responsible for the move. That incident was a disagreement between Simmons and Reid during an offensive meeting on Wednesday, October 21, when Simmons reportedly refused to lower his elevated feet, citing back and hip discomfort, before quarterback Patrick Mahomes also instructed him to leave and seek treatment. Simmons later apologized to Reid and team leadership. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson has handled starting left tackle duties in Simmons' absence. Simmons' future with the organization is uncertain, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Tuesday that he doesn't know whether the 2025 first-round pick will play for Kansas City again, a remark he made on ESPN's Big Day with Peter Schrager following reports of the disagreement. Kansas City has not announced any plans to part ways with Simmons.

The Kansas City Chiefs will place left tackle Josh Simmons (back) on Injured Reserve, head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder told Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. Simmons has been trying to recover from a bulging disc in his back. The 23-year-old was able to practice last week for the first time since training camp this summer, but apparently his body did not react well to the increased activity, and he will now be forced to miss at least another four games in 2026. When healthy, the former 32nd overall pick in 2025 from Ohio State is the Chiefs' long-term starting left tackle. At this point, it remains to be seen if Simmons will be able to make it back during the regular season, but if he does, Kansas City's offense and the protection for quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side will be in much better hands. Injuries limited Simmons to only eight starts in his rookie campaign, and he has yet to play in his sophomore season.

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons (wrist) underwent surgery on a dislocated and fractured wrist and will go on Injured Reserve, head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Wednesday. Simmons suffered the injury in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday and left the stadium in a cast, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a major loss for the Chiefs, who are battling for their playoff lives at the moment. In addition to Simmons' injury, KC also lost right guard Trey Smith (ankle) and offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor (elbow) due to injuries last Thursday. With Simmons now out for the rest of the season, the Chiefs will turn to either Wanya Morris or Jaylon Moore to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side. The Chiefs' offense could have a very tough time this Sunday night against the Houston Texans and their No. 1 defense.

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially ruled out offensive tackle Josh Simmons (wrist) due to a wrist injury for the remainder of the contest against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday evening. The team's starting left tackle sustained this injury in the second half and has now been officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Fantasy managers should expect Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris to see more opportunities on the left side of the offensive line during the remainder of the final frame. Simmons was selected in the opening round of the year's draft out of Ohio State and has played a key role on the offensive line throughout the first half of his debut campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons (personal) has returned to the team's facility after missing the last four games due to a personal family matter, sources tell Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Getting Simmons back will be a huge boost for the Chiefs' offense, as he was great as the starter at left tackle for the first five games of the year. The Chiefs have been using Jaylon Moore to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side with Simmons away from the team. KC is on their bye in Week 10, but Simmons should be ready to go again for the team's next game in Week 11 against a strong Denver Broncos' pass rush. Overall, it's excellent news for Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs' offense for the second half of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons (personal) will rejoin the team in a few weeks, according to ESPN's Nate Taylor. Simmons has been away from the team since Week 6 while handing a "family situation." The first-round pick played nearly every snap before temporarily stepping away from football, and he should return to an every-snap role when his personal matter is resolved. Simmons won't play on Monday night against the Commanders, and it seems unlikely that he'll be available for Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. With the Chiefs on bye in Week 10, we could be looking at Week 11 as a reasonable target for Simmons' return.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) worked as the starting left tackle during offseason practices despite coming off a torn patellar tendon in his final year in college at Ohio State. Per ESPN's Adam Teicher, barring a setback, it looks like Simmons is on schedule to be the team's starting left tackle when the 2025 regular season begins. "We weren't quite sure how much we were going to be able to get out of him, but he looks strong," head coach Andy Reid said. "You can tell that he rehabbed. He did a nice job with it." The 22-year-old will be tested more in training camp when the pads go on, and he'll primarily competing with Jaylon Moore for the right to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side. There's still a chance Moore wins the job, but it's clear that Simmons is the future at left tackle for the Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie first-round offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) will be ready for full participation when the team kicks off training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Andy Reid. Simmons missed part of last year while at Ohio State with a torn patellar tendon in his knee, but the Chiefs still liked him enough to take him 32nd overall back in April's NFL draft. He was able to take part in non-contact OTA and minicamp practices, and the Chiefs are looking forward to seeing more from the 22-year-old this summer. Simmons will be competing with free-agent addition Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle job this year, which means protecting star quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side. Simmons may not win the job outright heading into Week 1, but he's the future at the position for KC.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie first-round offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $14,675,353 on Sunday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Oliver Chell. If not for tearing his patellar tendon in Week 7 of the 2024 season with Ohio State, Simmons was expected to be a top-10 pick in this year's NFL draft. Instead, the Chiefs were able to snag him with the 32nd and final pick in the first round. Jaylon Moore is expected to serve as KC's starting left tackle and blind-side protector for Patrick Mahomes to start the 2025 campaign, but the 22-year-old Simmons should be the team's long-term plan at left tackle once he's fully recovered from his knee injury. Simmons, who stands at 6-foot-5, 317 pounds, has the skills to be a difference-maker for the Chiefs' offensive line for years to come.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have had a weakness at tackle over the last few seasons and evidently took their shot at fixing it on Day 1. On Monday, Chiefs director of player personnel and college scouting Ryne Nutt compared Simmons to Minnesota Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw and Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater. Darrisaw and Slater were the No. 13 and No. 23 overall picks in the 2021 Draft, respectively, and both are widely viewed as some of the best blindside protectors in the NFL. If Kansas City can get that kind of play out of Simmons early in his career, it would go a long way in helping the Chiefs recapture their downfield passing attack.