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Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a bulging disk in his lower back

The Kansas City Chiefs are placing Josh Simmons on injured reserve because of a bulging disk in his lower back

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Heads to IR The Chiefs placed Simmons (lower back) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs savor a 22-6 win but stew over short-yardage failures as the Seahawks and Broncos loom

The Kansas City Chiefs have been focusing on improving their short-yardage situations, which were a struggle last season

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs rule out WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons for Sunday's game against the Chargers

The Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons for their game against the Chargers on Sunday

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Simmons (back) was a limited participant at the Chiefs' practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons returns to practice, WR Rashee Rice appears unlikely to play vs Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs have returned from their bye week with left tackle Josh Simmons back on the practice field

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Las Vegas Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Simmons is Chiefs' only key player in peril of missing clash with Raiders Starting left tackle Josh Simmons is the only player on the Kansas City Chiefs who is in peril of missing the Week 4 matchup with the Las Ve...

OCTOBER 1 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Not practicing with bulging disc issue Simmons (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Simmons has a bulging disc in his lower back. Coach Andy Reid said the left tackle continues to make progress and regain strength but has not given any hints as to when the left tackle will return. The 2025 first-rounder played eight games in 2025 as a rookie but has been unable to suit up at all in 2026.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons is out with a bulging disk, timetable for return uncertain, Reid says

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is dealing with a bulging disk in his lower back, according to coach Andy Reid

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Chiefs Injury Report: Andy Reid Provides Update on Josh Simmons' Back Injury While left tackle Josh Simmons won't practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid provided a detailed update on what has been ailing Simmons...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Josh Simmons injury update finally gives Chiefs fans some real answers Andy Reid provided some more clarity on Josh Simmons' back injury and the work going on behind the scenes.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Won't play versus Chiefs Simmons (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Miami, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Simmons didn't practice during the week, so he won't make his season debut in Week 3 versus Miami. Kahlil Benson remains in line for another start without Simmons in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will Josh Simmons, Mansoor Delane or Chamarri Conner Play vs. Dolphins? Before the Chiefs' first practice of the week, head coach Andy Reid delivered some important injury updates.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Kenneth Walker III has changed the Chiefs' math, and Mahomes is suddenly making defenses pay

The Chiefs are off to a 2-0 start to the season thanks in large part to an offense that has been more balanced than Kansas City has enjoyed in years

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Insider Clears Air on Josh Simmons' Absence From Lineup — With a Twist There's some additional clarity on the Simmons injury situation, but Chiefs fans may not love the update.

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

"Teams weren't convinced he even wanted to play football": NFL analyst brings back concerns around Josh Simmons amid Chiefs OT's absence Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons won't suit up for his team when they take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 of the 2026 s...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't play vs. Colts Simmons (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus Indianapolis, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Simmons was unable to practice during the week as he continues to deal with a back injury, and he'll have to wait at least one more game to make his 2026 regular-season debut. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson projects to get another start at left tackle in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Simmons (back) did not participate at the Chiefs' practice Thursday.

Impact Simmons has missed both of the team's first two practices of the week as he continues to nurse a back issue. The offensive lineman appears to be set to miss a second straight game to open the 2026 campaign, and if that's the case, Kahlil Benson will draw another start at left tackle versus Indianapolis on Sunday night.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Injury Report: Updates on Mansoor Delane, Chris Jones, Josh Simmons The Chiefs have several key players listed on their Thursday injury report, with some good news and some bad.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Why Kahlil Benson Deserves the Starting Right Tackle Job When Josh Simmons Returns When Josh Simmons returns from his back injury, the right tackle competition should be settled for the Kansas City Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs' season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes seemingly had no issues with his surgically repaired left knee in the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opening win over the Denver Broncos

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Chiefs start undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle with Josh Simmons out in opener vs Denver

The Kansas City Chiefs were missing left tackle Josh Simmons for their season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Josh Simmons' Week 1 absence gives Broncos an early season advantage for MNF The Denver Broncos face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week, and the Chiefs will be without two key players.

SEPTEMBER 13 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

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