Chiefs left tackle Simmons to return to practice this week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 20:02 · Archive

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons will return to limited practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid confirmed, marking his first practice since August 18 when he suffered a back injury during training camp. The Chiefs are preparing for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers following their bye week.

Simmons has not participated in any of the Chiefs' three preseason games or their first five regular season games. He spent the bye week rehabbing the injury at the facility in Kansas City. Reid described the injury as a 'bulging disc' ahead of the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Raiders.

Reid said the team will take a cautious approach to Simmons' return. 'When you start dealing with backs, gotta ease it back in if you can get back in at all,' Reid said, adding 'Just see how he does. I just know he wants to get back out there and this is the first step.' Reid declined to comment on whether Simmons' eventual return might result in changes to the offensive line, including undrafted rookie left tackle Kahlil Benson moving to right tackle.

Simmons was drafted 32nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft and has played in eight of a possible 21 games since joining the Chiefs.

How it is being reported

• Chiefs’ Josh Simmons to return to practice Wednesday ahead of Chargers game“Just gonna ease him back in,” Reid said of Simmons, who has not practiced since Aug. 18.KCTV5 · 14 Oct, 18:01
• Chiefs’ Josh Simmons to return to practice Wednesday ahead of Chargers game“Just gonna ease him back in,” Reid said of Simmons, who has not practiced since Aug. 18.KY3 · 14 Oct, 18:01

In this story: Josh Simmons · Andy Reid · Kansas City Chiefs · Los Angeles Chargers · Kahlil Benson

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