Chiefs place Josh Simmons on IR after meeting dispute

Chiefs place Josh Simmons on IR after meeting dispute

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Bleacher Report said the Kansas City Chiefs placed offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve after a dispute with head coach Andy Reid during a team meeting. NBC Sports reported that Simmons was dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back, and Arrowhead Pride later noted a herniated disc that halted his rehabilitation. Arrowhead Pride also said the team expects his return no sooner than Week 11, and that the Chiefs will rely on backup lineman Kahlil Benson to fill his spot.

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States California, United States Arizona, United States

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October 26, 2026
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Chiefs place offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve after meeting dispute
Chiefs place offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve after meeting dispute

Bleacher Report • 26 Oct 02:14

Kansas City moved second-year tackle Josh Simmons to injured reserve following a disagreement with head coach Andy Reid and a reported back injury.

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October 25, 2026
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Chiefs coach and quarterback ask lineman to leave team meeting after seating dispute
Chiefs coach and quarterback ask lineman to leave team meeting after seating dispute

NBC Sports • 25 Oct 11:45

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons was instructed by head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahames to exit a team meeting following a disagreement over his seating position, and he later apologized.

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October 23, 2026
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Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve, leaving position in flux
Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve, leaving position in flux

Arrowhead Pride • 23 Oct 14:00

Kansas City placed rookie left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve after a herniated disc halted his recovery, prompting the team to rely on backup Kahlil Benson.

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October 22, 2026
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Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to back disc injury
Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to back disc injury

NBC Sports • 22 Oct 17:46

Kansas City announced that left tackle Josh Simmons will be moved to injured reserve as he continues rehab for a bulging disc in his lower back.

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Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on IR, expect return no sooner than Week 11
Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on IR, expect return no sooner than Week 11

Arrowhead Pride • 22 Oct 17:15

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons was moved to the Reserve/Inactive list after his back rehabilitation plateaued, sidelining him for at least four weeks.

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