Josh Simmons
#71 · OT · Kansas City Chiefs
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Injury & Status History
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Josh Simmons — Injured Reserve
Though he had been on the Chiefs' 53-man roster all season, Simmons had yet to make his 2026 debut while working his way back from a bulging and herniated disc in his lower back. Simmons appeared to be making strides in his recovery after he returned to practice last week as a limited participant, but he downgraded to no participation Wednesday after head trainer Rick Burkholder said that the second-year left tackle "plateaued in the rehab process," per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. As a result, the Chiefs have opted to deactivate Simmons, who won't be eligible to play until Week 11 versus the Cardinals. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
Josh Simmons — Out
Wednesday's practice was Simmons' first since training camp, as he's been recovering from a bulging disc in his back. He was limited in all three practices, but he's not quite ready to make his 2026 debut. His next chance to do so is Week 7 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Josh Simmons — Questionable
Simmons made his return to practice for the first time since training camp. The offensive lineman has been sidelined for the entirety of the regular season to this point while nursing a bulging disc in his back. Simmons will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially making his season debut Sunday versus the Chargers.
Josh Simmons — Out
The second-year offensive lineman is set to miss each of the first four games of the regular season due to a bulging disc in his back, which has also prevented him from practicing. The Chiefs are on bye Week 5, so Simmons' next chance to make his 2026 debut is Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Kahlih Benson will continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
Josh Simmons — Questionable
Simmons has yet to play this season on account of the back issue, which appears likely to keep him out again this Sunday versus the Raiders. Reid added that Simmons has been making progress in his recovery and is getting stronger, which likely explains why the Chiefs haven't placed him on injured reserve. Until Simmons is ready to play again, undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to fill in for him as the Chiefs' starting left tackle.
News & Status Timeline
Josh Simmons — Injured Reserve
Though he had been on the Chiefs' 53-man roster all season, Simmons had yet to make his 2026 debut while working his way back from a bulging and herniated disc in his lower back. Simmons appeared to be making strides in his recovery after he returned to practice last week as a limited participant, but he downgraded to no participation Wednesday after head trainer Rick Burkholder said that the second-year left tackle "plateaued in the rehab process," per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. As a result, the Chiefs have opted to deactivate Simmons, who won't be eligible to play until Week 11 versus the Cardinals. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Out
Wednesday's practice was Simmons' first since training camp, as he's been recovering from a bulging disc in his back. He was limited in all three practices, but he's not quite ready to make his 2026 debut. His next chance to do so is Week 7 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 25.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Questionable
Simmons made his return to practice for the first time since training camp. The offensive lineman has been sidelined for the entirety of the regular season to this point while nursing a bulging disc in his back. Simmons will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially making his season debut Sunday versus the Chargers.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Out
The second-year offensive lineman is set to miss each of the first four games of the regular season due to a bulging disc in his back, which has also prevented him from practicing. The Chiefs are on bye Week 5, so Simmons' next chance to make his 2026 debut is Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Kahlih Benson will continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josh Simmons — Questionable
Simmons has yet to play this season on account of the back issue, which appears likely to keep him out again this Sunday versus the Raiders. Reid added that Simmons has been making progress in his recovery and is getting stronger, which likely explains why the Chiefs haven't placed him on injured reserve. Until Simmons is ready to play again, undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to fill in for him as the Chiefs' starting left tackle.
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