The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their offensive line during the 2025 NFL draft when they selected left tackle Josh Simmons in the first round, and the Ohio State product immediately made an impact while starting the opening five games.
However, he missed the most recent win over the Detroit Lions and remains away from the team leading into Sunday’s AFC West showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Here is a look at a timeline of how the left tackle’s absence reached this point.
Oct. 6: Late Addition to Injury Report Before Jaguars Game
The Chiefs added Simmons to their injury report just hours before their Monday Night Footballkickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 and listed him as questionable because of an illness.
He ended up playing the game, which Kansas City lost 31-28.
Oct. 12: Added to Injury Report Before Lions Game
The Chiefs announced the day of their Week 6 game against the Lions that Simmons was added to the injury report and questionable, noting it was “Not Injury Related—Personal.”
Oct. 12: Simmons Reportedly Out for Family Issue
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafoloreported Simmons was added to the injury report because he was “dealing with a family matter back home in California.”
They added it was “doubtful he’s back for the game.”
Oct. 12: Misses Lions Game
Simmons did not play in the game against Detroit, which Kansas City won 30-17. Jaylon Moore played in his place.
Oct. 15: Simmons Misses Practice
Simmons missed practice Wednesday for what was officially listed as personal reasons on the injury report.
Oct. 15: Andy Reid Deflects Questions
Head coach Andy Reid told reporters he was deferring questions about Simmons’ status and letting general manager Brett Veach handle the situation.Â
Oct. 15: Patrick Mahomes Comments
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters, “I’ll keep conversations kind of between us. But I’m always praying for him. I’m praying for all my teammates, so I’m always praying for him. I’ll just keep everything else kind of private to us.”
Oct. 17: Simmons Ruled Out vs. Raiders
The Chiefs announced Friday that Simmons will not play in Sunday’s AFC West rivalry game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
On the Chiefs’ injury report, Simmons was listed as a non-participant in practice throughout the week due to “not injury related – personal.”
Moore is in line to make his second straight start for the Chiefs at left tackle.
The Chiefs are scheduled to face the Raiders on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in their second of three straight home games before a Week 9 road matchup against the Buffalo Bills and a Week 10 bye.
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