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Josh Simmons Injury Update
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Kansas City placed Josh Simmons on injured reserve Thursday with a bulging disk in his lower back, sidelining him for at least four more games.
Current Status
Game availability
at ATL
Week 10 · November 15, 2026
Game designation
No verified designation yet
StatusIR
Injurybulging disk in lower back
Expected returnAt least four more games on IR
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Kansas City will keep undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side. With Jaylon Moore also in concussion protocol, Joshua Ezeudu is expected at right tackle, leaving the Chiefs with replacement blockers on both edges against Seattle.
PFM depth chart
Where Josh Simmons Fits
PositionLeft Tackle
- 01 Kahlil Benson
- 02 Jaylon Moore
- 03 Josh Simmons No. 3 on depth chart
Injury timeline
Josh Simmons Injury History
6 updates · Latest October 22, 2026
Game status
Josh Simmons Ruled Out for Week 6
Kansas City ruled Josh Simmons out against the Chargers with a back injury.
Practice
Josh Simmons Returns to Chiefs Practice
Josh Simmons returned to Kansas City practice on a limited basis Wednesday after missing the start of the season with a back injury.
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Game status
Josh Simmons Ruled Out for Week 3
Kansas City ruled Josh Simmons out for Sunday's game at Miami with a back injury.
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Game status
Josh Simmons Ruled Out for Week 1
Kansas City ruled Josh Simmons out of Monday night's opener against Denver because of a back injury.
Return timeline
Josh Simmons Trending Toward Missing Week 1
Andy Reid said there is a good chance Josh Simmons will not play against Denver in Week 1 as the Chiefs continue managing the left tackle's back injury.
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