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Chiefs Rookie Josh Simmons Offers Injury Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated May 4, 2025 12:01 AM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Ohio State stud left tackle Josh Simmons in the first round to solidify the offensive line.

Simmons was initially thought to be one of the better tackles in the draft class, but a torn patellar tendon injury to his knee saw him play just six games last season, which isn't ideal when you are trying to get drafted.

But the football gods shined on Josh, and it was the Chiefs who came calling, and now it is all about trying to get on the field as soon as he can to dot his I's and cross his T's ahead of training camp.

However, as rookie minicamp begins, will Josh be able to be involved?

"I'll be getting my toes wet," Simmons said. "But right now everything's on rehab, so whatever the trainers will have me doing is kind of what I'll be doing."

We imagine the Chiefs will be taking the slow approach with Simmons, and given that Jaylon Moore was signed in free agency, the left tackle spot as a starter, for now.

That means Simmons can go about his rehab while learning the playbook to get himself in the best possible frame of mind so that when he is medically cleared to return to the field, he will be ready to roll.

A big emphasis was placed on fixing Patrick Mahomes' protection this offseason, and with Moore and Simmons coming in, it is clear where the franchise saw its biggest weakness.

Once he completes his rehab, you can bet your house that Simmons will be pushing Moore in what is looming as a fascinating training camp battle to be Patrick's blindside protector.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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