Josh Simmons
22-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Wrist
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Simmons fell to Kansas City at 32nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft due to a torn patellar tendon sustained in his final year at Ohio State, but his recovery has continued on track. He projects to compete with Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle gig once back to 100 percent health. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $14.68 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 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.
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.
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Ruled out with wrist injury
Simmons (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
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Practicing to begin week
Simmons (personal) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
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Returns to Kansas City
Simmons (personal) returned to the Chiefs on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Out again for Week 9
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Out for Week 8
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Commanders.
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Expected back after bye
Simmons returned to Kansas City's team facility Monday after missing the last four games to attend to a personal matter, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie had been starting at left tackle prior to leaving the team, with Jaylon Moore filling in for him to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side. With Kansas City on bye in Week 10, Simmons will have time to ramp back up into game shape and should rejoin the lineup for a Week 11 trip to Denver.
The rookie had been starting at left tackle prior to leaving the team, with Jaylon Moore filling in for him to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side. With Kansas City on bye in Week 10, Simmons will have time to ramp back up into game shape and should rejoin the lineup for a Week 11 trip to Denver.