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Broncos brace for Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener

The Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, with Patrick Mahomes returning from a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Out for Monday Simmons (back) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Simmons has been dealing with a persistent back injury throughout the offseason. The 2025 first-rounder has seemingly not been able to progress much in his recovery. With Simmons unable to suit up, rookie undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson is set to make his NFL debut protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

A primetime AFC West grudge match as the Broncos visit the Chiefs in Week 1 on Monday night

The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos are set to kick off their seasons with a primetime showdown on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Chiefs could be without key players after Andy Reid's latest update The Kansas City Chiefs could open the 2026 season without Josh Simmons and Chamarri Conner after Andy Reid provided another concerning injur...

SEPTEMBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Chiefs Injury Report: Status of Josh Simmons, Patrick Mahomes, Chamarri Conner vs. Broncos Andy Reid delivered updates regarding Josh Simmons, Patrick Mahomes and Chamarri Conner ahead of the Chiefs' first game of the season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Chiefs On SI Mailbag: What if Josh Simmons Doesn't Play vs. Broncos? What's the plan at left tackle for Week 1 if Josh Simmons can't go, and where should expectations be for the Chiefs' 2026 season?

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Could miss opener Simmons (back) is in danger of missing Kansas City's matchup versus the Broncos on Monday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Simmons picked up a back injury at some point during the offseason, leaving his status for the team's season opener up in the air. If the 2025 first-round pick ends up being unable to play, rookie undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson would likely be in line to start at left tackle against Denver.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs still have a major injury problem despite Patrick Mahomes' return Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirms Patrick Mahomes will likely start Week 1 against the Broncos, with rookie Kahlil Benson stepping in at left...

SEPTEMBER 8 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Andy Reid practically confirms Patrick Mahomes' status for Chiefs vs Broncos with update on Josh Simmons The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Andy Reid and with Patrick Mahomes back to full health, will open their 2026 NFL season against the Denver Br...

SEPTEMBER 8 • BOLAVIP.COM

Patrick Mahomes expected to start for the Chiefs against the Broncos in Week 1 against Denver

Patrick Mahomes is set to start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

2026 a make-or-break year for Jayden Daniels, how concerning is Josh Simmons' injury in Week 1? 🏈

SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs' cloud of uncertainty around Josh Simmons isn't going away The casual demeanor of Chiefs' updates doesn't match the unnerving uncertainty around Josh Simmons these days.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs’ have significant concerns’ entering Week 1, Can the Patriots beat the Seahawks? | FTF

SEPTEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

"Josh Simmons is a problem": Former Chiefs OL raises red flags about Patrick Mahomes' comeback ahead of Week 1 clash vs Broncos Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is heading into his 10th season with the franchise after a remarkable recovery from his knee surgery in the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Stephen Jones: ‘Real difficult' to keep both CeeDee, Pickens, Josh Simmons' injury, who wins DROY?

SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

The Chiefs' calm on Josh Simmons is telling you something Regardless of the emotions outside of Arrowhead Stadium, the only sentiments that truly matter are those belonging to the insiders. So as mu...

SEPTEMBER 4 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Best-Case, Worst-Case for Chiefs With Josh Simmons' Back Injury The Chiefs could have a major issue on the offensive line, depending on the severity of Josh Simmons' back injury.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Still dealing with back issue Simmons (back) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It's not clear at this point exactly what happened or whether it will threaten Simmons' availability for Kansas City's matchup versus the Broncos in Week 1. Until he's ready to return to practice, Jaylon Moore is a likely candidate to step in with the first team at left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos

Patrick Mahomes remains on track to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Why Aaron Donald Makes Sean McVay’s Job Harder, And Why The Chiefs Are Way Too Quiet

Inside Aaron Donald’s return, the Chiefs’ quiet camp, the friendly but fierce battle between Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons and more.

AUGUST 31 • FOX SPORTS

Why Aaron Donald Makes Sean McVay’s Job Harder, And Why The Chiefs Are Way Too Quiet

Chiefs' Andy Reid breaks down Josh Simmons' path back to practice Josh Simmons has missed practice since Aug. 17.

AUGUST 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Josh Simmons injury update leaves Chiefs with more questions than answers The Chiefs left tackle has a lingering lower back injury but there are questions as to how severe things really are.

AUGUST 28 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs may have a bigger Josh Simmons problem than they expected The Chiefs may have just received some very concerning news on the offensive line, with a new report that franchise left tackle Josh Simmons...

AUGUST 28 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Remains Cautious About Josh Simmons; Recovery Timeline Unclear While the Chiefs aren't necessarily worried about Josh Simmons' back injury just yet, Andy Reid refuses to offer a timeline for his recovery...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Josh Simmons' back adds to Chiefs growing offensive line injuries in camp The Chiefs are now dealing with injuries to 40 percent of the offensive front with other questions looming in the distance.

AUGUST 18 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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