The Chiefs spent a first-round pick on Simmons in the 2025 draft.The offensive lineman out of Ohio State was looked at as a critical piece to protect Patrick Mahomes.
However, he only played eight games in 2025 and has yet to see the field in 2026.He may not see the field at all this season after being placed on the injured reserve earlier in the week.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Kansas City Chiefs tackle Josh Simmons speaks to media members during a short press conference after the team's mandatory minicamp in Kansas City, Mo., on June 9, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)Questions about Simmons’ absence have largely been unanswered.Earlier in the week, the team said the 23-year-old NFL player had been dealing with a bulging disc in his back.
He had previously been listed on the team’s injury report as being a non-participant due to a "back/non-injury personal reasons." Simmons’ absence had previously been described as "mysterious" at best.A new report on Sunday only fueled more questions about Simmons’ status with the team.Simmons had a meeting with Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid and was told to leave during it, ESPN and NFL Network reported.Simmons later apologized for his antics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEKansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) on the field against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov.
23, 2025.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)The second-year player reportedly put his feet up in a team meeting room while talking with Reid.
When the coach told him to put his feet down, the report said Simmons told Reid he needed to keep his feet up on the desk to help with his back.Reid...