Josh Simmons Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Texans vs Chiefs game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 27, 2025
Out indefinitely with wrist injury
Simmons suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys and is out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs were already without starting right guard Trey Smith (ankle) for Thursday's game, and Kansas City lost two more starting offensive linemen in Simmons and Jawaan Taylor (elbow) during the loss. Simmons will undergo an MRI on Friday and seek opinions on treatment options, but the rookie first-rounder is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season. Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore are the top candidates to start at left tackle during Simmons' extended absence.
Nov 27, 2025
Ruled out with wrist injury
Simmons (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Simmons appeared to sustain the injury late in the third quarter, which is severe enough for him to not return to Thursday's game. With Jawaan Taylor (elbow) also done for the day, the Chiefs are working with backup offensive tackles in Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore.
Nov 12, 2025
Practicing to begin week
Simmons (personal) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Simmons missed the Chiefs' last three games before their Week 10 bye as he was dealing with a family matter, but now it seems like he may be on track to suit back up in Week 11. As of now, signs point towards him filling back in at left tackle come Sunday at Denver, but his status will be worth keeping an eye on as the week progresses.
Nov 3, 2025
Returns to Kansas City
Simmons (personal) returned to the Chiefs on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State had missed the Chiefs' last three games while tending to a family matter. Now back with the team, Simmons is likely to assume his duties as Kansas City's top left tackle following the Week 10 bye.
Oct 31, 2025
Out again for Week 9
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Simmons will miss his third straight game as he tends to a family matter. Jaylon Moore figures to make another start at left tackle, protecting Patrick Mahomes' blind side.
Oct 25, 2025
Out for Week 8
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a "family situation." While Simmons remains sidelined, Jaylon Moore is expected to start at left tackle.
Oct 24, 2025
Expected to return in 'a few weeks'
Simmons (personal) is expected to rejoin the Chiefs "in a few weeks," Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons has been away from the team and hasn't played for the past two weeks while dealing with a "family situation." Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday, "It's not a negative situation, so he's taking care of family. He's just taking care of business. That's the main thing. When you deal with this, that's what you do." Jaylon Moore should continue to start at left tackle for as long as Simmons remains out.
Oct 23, 2025
Remains away from team
Simmons (personal) won't practice Thursday, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons has missed Kansas City's last two games and hasn't been present at practice during that span as he deals with a personal issue. Head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that the team has remained in contact with the rookie left tackle, and there is a possibility that Simmons will return to the team at some point this season. Simmons remains away from the team and looks unlikely to be back prior to Monday's game against Washington.
Oct 17, 2025
Won't play vs. Vegas
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Simmons was excused from practice all week while attending to a family/personal matter and will miss a second straight game as a result, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. In Simmons' absence, Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle for a second straight game. Simmons' next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27.
Oct 12, 2025
Officially out for SNF
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Simmons will not play in Sunday night's game while attending to a personal matter. Jaylon Moore is slated to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
Oct 12, 2025
Not expected to play
Simmons is expected to miss Sunday's game versus the Lions due to personal reasons, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons was a late addition to the injury report and is now set to miss his first game of the season. In his expected absence, Jaylon Moore will likely start at left tackle for the Chiefs.
Oct 12, 2025
Questionable for Sunday
Simmons (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Simmons was added to the Chiefs' Week 6 injury report Sunday due to a personal issue. If the starting left tackle is unavailable versus Detroit, Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore would be candidates to fill in for Simmons.
Oct 6, 2025
Starts Monday despite illness
Simmons started at left tackle for Monday's game against the Jaguars, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, but he was able to engage in a final stretch with his teammates before taking the field. It remains to be seen if he'll be limited in any way.
Oct 6, 2025
Under the weather for MNF
Simmons is questionable to play in Monday night's game against the Jaguars due to an illness.
ANALYSIS
The illness is a recent one, as Simmons did not appear on the injury report heading into Monday night's game. It appears he'll be on the bench for the start of the contest, but it's unclear whether Jaylon Moore or Wanya Morris will fill in at left tackle in Simmons' absence.
Jul 22, 2025
Taking first-team reps
Simmons (knee) was taking first-team reps at left tackle during training camp Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons is now healthy again after having suffered a torn patellar tendon while at Ohio State last season. The rookie first-round pick will spend the remainder of the summer competing for the left tackle spot with Jaylon Moore, whom the team signed to a two-year deal earlier in the offseason.
Jun 19, 2025
On track for training camp
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Simmons (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons has been sidelined throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to his recovery from a torn patellar tendon suffered in the sixth game of his 2024 campaign with Ohio State, but his rehab remains completely on track. The rookie first-rounder will compete with Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle gig during training camp.
May 29, 2025
Recovery going well
Head coach Andy Reid told reporters Thursday that Simmons (knee) is "further ahead than [he] thought" in his recovery process, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reid added that Simmons has done well in all the individual work the Chiefs assigned him, noting that he's hopeful for the rookie tackle will be able to practice with the team in the near future. Once the 2025 first-round pick is fully healthy, he's expected to compete for Kansas City's starting left tackle position throughout the summer.
Apr 24, 2025
Chiefs select 32nd overall
The Chiefs selected Simmons (knee) in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 32nd overall.
ANALYSIS
Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon in the sixth game of the 2024 season, meaning he might be at risk of a redshirt during his rookie season. The Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore from San Francisco to serve as a stopgap option at left tackle, but Simmons (6-foot-5, 317 pounds) now projects as Kansas City's long-term starter at left tackle after dominating at both Ohio State (2023-2024) and San Diego State (2021-2022). The offensive line was a big problem for the Chiefs in their Super Bowl loss, but having Simmons the next time around could make a difference.
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