Chiefs ruled out Rice and Simmons for Chargers game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

Kansas City Chiefs will be without wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons for their game against the Chargers on Sunday. Coach Andy Reid made the announcement after Friday's practice.

Rice strained his hamstring during the first quarter of the Chiefs' game against the Raiders two weeks ago and did not return. He did not practice in any of the team's three sessions this week. Reid noted that Rice remains eager to play despite the injury. Simmons returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back, but did not participate in team portions of practice.

The absences leave Kansas City's receiving group thin, particularly with wide receiver Tyquan Thornton already on injured reserve with a dislocated ankle suffered against Las Vegas. The Chiefs will rely on tight end Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, and younger wide receivers including Nikko Remigio, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen. Kansas City signed veteran Justin Watson to the practice squad for additional depth at the position.

How it is being reported

• Chiefs rule out WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons for Sunday’s game against the ChargersChiefs coach Andy Reid announced the decision after Friday’s practice.KY3 · 17 Oct, 01:32
• Rashee Rice to miss Chiefs-Chargers matchup due to hamstring injuryRice suffered the injury during the first quarter of the game against the Raiders and did not return.KCTV5 · 16 Oct, 19:22

In this story: Kansas City Chiefs · Los Angeles Chargers · Rashee Rice · Josh Simmons · Andy Reid · Las Vegas Raiders · Travis Kelce · Xavier Worthy

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