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Offensive tackle Josh Simmons signed his four-year, $14.7 million rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. The team made the agreement with the 32nd overall pick official with a photo of Simmons signing the document.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / April 25

Andy Reid: LT Josh Simmons will "definitely be ready for training camp"

The Chiefs had a significant left tackle problem last season, as All-Pro guard Joe Thuney ended up being the team's best option at the position late in the year.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / April 24

Chiefs take Ohio State OT Josh Simmons with the 32nd pick

The Chiefs, who lost to the Eagles in the Super Bowl, moved back one spot in the NFL draft and into their familiar spot at No. 32. Kansas City picked up the Eagles' fifth-round pick (164th overall) to make the move.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Teams Aren’t Concerned About Ohio State OT Josh Simmons’ Knee

Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons is widely considered to be a first-round talent, but a torn patellar tendon suffered last October has raised questions about his availability for the 2025 NFL season.

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NFL News / The 33rd Team / April 23

2025 NFL Draft: Bold Predictions Ahead of the First Round

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NFL News / PackersTalk.com / April 20

Mock Draft: Who Will The Packers Select at Pick 23?

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NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / April 18

Three players the Kansas City Chiefs could be trading up for in the 2025 NFL draft

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Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / April 15

Colts make potential surprise pick in NFL.com next gen stats mock draft

The Colts get their potential right tackle of the future here, but is this actually the right play value-wise? According to NFL.com Next Gen Stats’ Mike Band, the Indianapolis Colts will make a potential surprise pick with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio state offensive tackle Josh Simmons: 14.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 14

With the 20th pick in the 2025 SB Nation Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears...

Lester made our pick in the 2025 SB Nation Writers’ Mock Draft! In case you missed it, I managed to trade back from the tenth overall pick in our 2025 SB Nation Writers’ Mock Draft with the Denver Broncos for their first-rounder (20th overall), their 2025 second-round pick (51st), and their 2026 fifth-round pick.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 26

Warning signs to overcome for top tackle linked to Chicago Bears

In late February prior to the NFL scouting combine, NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. released his mock draft 2.0. No doubt to the bewilderment of many Bears fans at the time, he had the Bears taking an injured tackle at No.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 25

Chicago Bears scoop up falling NFL Draft star in latest mock draft

What the Chicago Bears do with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft in anyone’s best guess. But fans and analysts alike will continue trying to decipher Chicago’s draft plans until the pick is officially in.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 10

Chiefs Draft: What Ohio State's Josh Simmons Brings To The Table

The Kansas City Chiefs have been busy this weekend as they have brought back three key players that were expected to hit the free agent market in wide receiver Marquise Brown, right guard Trey Smith, and middle linebacker Nick Bolton.

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USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / March 3

USC Legend Caleb Williams Receives National Champion Winning Help in New Mock Draft

Caleb Williams needs help on the Chicago Bears moving forward. Now that the NFL Combine has passed, the USC Trojans legend is projected to earn some national champion winning muscle. Who's projected to come and help USC's 2022 Heisman Trophy winner?

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / February 26

Mocking the Mocks: Mel Kiper has the Bears taking Josh Simmons

The Mock Draft O.G., ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., dropped his pre-NFL Combine mock draft yesterday, and he has the Chicago Bears going in a different direction than many of the other recent mocks we’ve shared.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Bears address offensive woes in latest Mel Kiper mock draft

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears are entering their offseason in desperate need of offensive line help. Holding the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Chicago is in a premier spot to give Caleb Williams proper protection up front.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / February 17

ESPN’s Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. name perfect fit for Josh Simmons in 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN’s Field Yates has Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons heading to the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 11 overall selection in his latest mock draft. It’s a fascinating selection, as the 49ers already have future Hall of Famer Trent Williams at the position.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 15

Potential Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Draft target dubbed high-risk, high-reward prospect

A great NFL draft class isn’t just about nailing the first-round pick. The best teams uncover talent in the middle rounds, too. But landing a difference-maker in Round 1 is a major step toward long-term success.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 13

NFL.com mock draft: 49ers take O-lineman returning from injury

Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons is a popular projection for the San Francisco 49ers in mock drafts, provided he falls to the 11th overall pick.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / February 5

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Josh Simmons

College: Ohio State College Position: Left Tackle Ideal NFL Position: Left Tackle Height / Weight: 6'5 / 310 Year / Age: Senior / 22 Draft Projection:

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21

2025 NFL mock draft gives Ben Johnson, Bears' offense much-needed protection

The Chicago Bears addressed their biggest offseason priority in a major way by naming Ben Johnson as their new head coach, a move universally regarded as a huge win for the franchise.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 15

'Draft stock in limbo' for latest Chicago Bears potential NFL Draft pick

In addition to needing to hiring a head coach who can maximize quarterback Caleb Williams’ skill set and accelerate his development, one of the Chicago Bears‘ top organizational priorities is continuing to fortify the offensive line in front of the former No.