Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons’ absence remains a mystery


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Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Josh Simmons was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and was supposed to be a main piece of the team’s offense going forward.

The former Ohio State standout has played in five games this season, but missed the last two under mysterious circumstances. Simmons was listed on the injury report last week as missing practice for personal reasons. He was not on the injury report before the team’s game against the Detroit Lions.

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Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 29, 2025. (Denny Medley/Image Images)

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters he did not have any updates on Simmons. He said general manager Brett Veach was handling things regarding Simmons and “we’ll move forward with that.”

Team owner Clark Hunt was asked about Simmons during the NFL’s fall meeting.

“I can’t really comment,” he told ESPN.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suggested Simmons was dealing with a serious issue. A separate report indicated he returned home to take care of a family matter.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Image Images)

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“I will have conversations between us,” Mahomes said, via the New York Post. “But I’m always praying for him. I’m praying for all my teammates, so I’m always praying for him. I’ll keep everything else private for us.”

The Chiefs appeared to be more cohesive on offense the last two weeks with important wins over the Lions and Las Vegas Raiders.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 9, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Since then, Jaylon Moore has slipped into Simmons’ shoes.

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