Brett Veach's backup plan for Chiefs left tackle just became mission critical

Brett Veach had a two-pronged plan of attack for the Kansas City Chiefs' woes at left tackle last spring. After watching four different players man the position protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside during the 2024 season, Veach went to work as the team's general manager to remedy a longstanding concern. As the Chiefs prepare for Week 6 and a primetime appearance at home against the Detroit Lions, Veach is going to be glad he had a Plan B in mind. The Chiefs (and everyone else) found out shortly before Sunday Night Football that starting left tackle Josh Simmons, the team's first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, might not be available to play. After designating him as questionable early on Sunday, he was downgraded to doubtful and the latest reports have him missing his first NFL game. The only thing known about Simmons' situation is that it's not injury related and has been described as a "family matter". Without Simmons lining up at left tackle next to Kingsley Suamataia, the team will turn to Jaylon