Simmons (wrist) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
As expected, Simmons was placed on IR after sustaining a dislocated and fractured wrist in Kansas City's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. He'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games, and Wanya Morris will likely step in and start at left tackle.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Undergoes surgery, IR coming soon
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Simmons underwent surgery on his wrist and will be placed on the injured reserve list, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist in the Chiefs' Week 13 loss to the Cowboys. Simmons will be forced to miss Kansas City's next four games after his move to IR becomes official, making the Week 18 matchup against the Raiders his earliest possible return date. While he's sidelined for the foreseeable future, Wanya Morris is expected to start at left tackle.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Out indefinitely with wrist injury
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Simmons suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys and is out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Chiefs were already without starting right guard Trey Smith (ankle) for Thursday's game, and Kansas City lost two more starting offensive linemen in Simmons and Jawaan Taylor (elbow) during the game. Simmons will undergo an MRI on Friday and seek opinions on treatment options, but the rookie first-rounder is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season. Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore are the top candidates to start at left tackle during Simmons' extended absence.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Ruled out with wrist injury
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Simmons (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Simmons appeared to sustain the injury late in the third quarter, which is severe enough for him to not return to Thursday's game. With Jawaan Taylor (elbow) also done for the day, the Chiefs are working with backup offensive tackles in Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Practicing to begin week
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Simmons (personal) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Simmons missed the Chiefs' last three games before their Week 10 bye as he was dealing with a family matter, but now it seems like he may be on track to suit up in Week 11. As of now, signs point toward him filling back in at left tackle come Sunday at Denver, but his status will be worth keeping an eye on as the week progresses.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Returns to Kansas City
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Simmons (personal) returned to the Chiefs on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State had missed the Chiefs' last three games while tending to a family matter. Now back with the team, Simmons is likely to assume his duties as Kansas City's top left tackle following the Week 10 bye.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Out again for Week 9
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Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Simmons will miss his third straight game as he tends to a family matter. Jaylon Moore figures to make another start at left tackle, protecting Patrick Mahomes' blind side.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Out for Week 8
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Simmons (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Commanders.
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a "family situation." While Simmons remains sidelined, Jaylon Moore is expected to start at left tackle.
Simmons started at left tackle for Monday's game against the Jaguars, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Simmons was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, but he was able to engage in a final stretch with his teammates before taking the field. It remains to be seen if he'll be limited in any way.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Taking first-team reps
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Simmons (knee) was taking first-team reps at left tackle during training camp Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Simmons is now healthy again after having suffered a torn patellar tendon while at Ohio State last season. The rookie first-round pick will spend the remainder of the summer competing for the left tackle spot with Jaylon Moore, whom the team signed to a two-year deal earlier in the offseason.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: On track for training camp
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Simmons (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Simmons has been sidelined throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to his recovery from a torn patellar tendon suffered in the sixth game of his 2024 campaign with Ohio State, but his rehab remains completely on track. The rookie first-rounder will compete with Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle gig during training camp.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Chiefs select 32nd overall
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The Chiefs selected Simmons (knee) in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 32nd overall.
Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon in the sixth game of the 2024 season, meaning he might be at risk of a redshirt during his rookie season. The Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore from San Francisco to serve as a stopgap option at left tackle, but Simmons (6-foot-5, 317 pounds) now projects as Kansas City's long-term starter at left tackle after dominating at both Ohio State (2023-2024) and San Diego State (2021-2022). The offensive line was a big problem for the Chiefs in their Super Bowl loss, but having Simmons the next time around could make a difference.
