KC Josh Simmons
NFL offensive lineman. Position: OT (Left Tackle). Team: Kansas City Chiefs.
Quick Facts
- Position: OT (Left Tackle)
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Draft: First-round pick, 2025 NFL Draft (No. 32 overall)
- Status: Recovering from back injury
2026 Outlook
Josh Simmons is a first-round left tackle from 2025 dealing with a back injury heading into his sophomore season. Speculation emerged about whether his injury status is genuinely serious or if there's reluctance to return, given he missed 9 games in his rookie season (2025) but is avoiding team practices despite reports that insiders "do not think he is significantly hurt." Coach Andy Reid has been vague, saying the injury will "take a little bit of time" but didn't elaborate on severity. The drama around Simmons may stem from psychological factors (rookie struggles, frustration with early success in the league) rather than pure physical injury. (per Chiefs Dealt Concerning News as Drama Emerges 10 Days Before Start of NFL Season - Yahoo Sports)
Role / Depth Chart
Starting left tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. First-round 2025 draft pick charged with protecting Andy Reid's system.
Injury Status
Back injury that is causing him to miss practices. Timeframe unclear, but HC Andy Reid said it will "take a little bit of time." Some speculation exists about whether the injury is less severe than the absence from practices suggests, with insiders questioning his commitment.
Recent News
- 2026-09-05 — Back injury keeping Simmons out of practices; some speculation about severity (Chiefs Dealt Concerning News as Drama Emerges 10 Days Before Start of NFL Season - Yahoo Sports)
Open Questions
- Is Josh Simmons' injury genuinely serious or are there deeper issues affecting his availability?