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Andy Reid Clears Air on Reported Spat With Josh Simmons in Team Meeting

In the aftermath of their most embarrassing performance of the 2026 season by an insanely wide margin, the Kansas City Chiefs have bigger fish to fry than engaging in hypotheticals regarding those who aren't even on the active 53-man roster.

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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid reportedly told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting after tense exchange

Emotions ran high in a Wednesday team meeting between Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left tackle Josh Simmons and head coach Andy Reid.

Chiefs placing LT Josh Simmons (back) on injured reserve

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Josh Simmons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Told To Leave Team Meeting

Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport shared details about a situation in which Chiefs LT Josh Simmons was asked by HC Andy Reid to leave a team meeting. The day before the team placed Simmons on injured reserve for a back issue, he sat with his feet up in the offense’s meeting room when Reid asked him to put them down.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / October 25

Patrick Mahomes Kicked Teammate Josh Simmons Out Of Chiefs Meeting

Frustrations reportedly came to a head this week between the Kansas City Chiefs and first-round tackle Josh Simmons. Per the NFL Network, Simmons was told to leave a meeting by Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid one day before the team placed the second-year lineman on injured reserve.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Josh Simmons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Chiefs Week 7 injury report vs. Seahawks: Josh Simmons IR move throws wrinkle into KC offense

The Kansas City Chiefs head into Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks with their offensive flexibility under pressure. Josh Simmons’ move to injured reserve extends the uncertainty at left tackle, while Jaylon Moore’s concussion removes another starting option from the offensive line.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 23

Andy Reid on Chiefs OT Josh Simmons Hitting Injured Reserve: ‘We’ll Buy a Little Time'

The Kansas City Chiefs placed Josh Simmons on Injured Reserve this week due to a back injury that has hampered him since training camp. Fans were given

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Chiefs Legend Urges Josh Simmons to Play Through 'Pain' Amid Back Injury Concerns

The Kansas City Chiefs camp had been waiting for a positive update about Josh Simmons. Injuries have been a major problem for Simmons, yet the Chiefs drafted him in the first round of the 2025 draft, hoping he would become the franchise left tackle.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Chiefs Place LT Josh Simmons On IR

The Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve on Thursday due to a bulging disc in his lower back, per ESPN’s Nate Taylor and Adam Schefter.

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Josh Simmons News / Yardbarker / October 22

Member of Chiefs medical staff reveals cause of Josh Simmons on IR

Simmons has missed the entire 2026 season so far.

Chiefs' Drue Tranquill warns Seahawks about 'chip' on shoulder of Kenneth Walker III

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Who Protects Patrick Mahomes' Six After Josh Simmons Lands on IR?

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has yet to play this season due to a bulging disc in his back. The 2025 first-round pick was originally thought to be available in the first month of the season, but the condition hasn’t improved well enough to step on the field.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / October 22

Chiefs placing LT Josh Simmons (back) on injured reserve

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons' rehab from a back injury has "plateaued" and he will be placed on injured reserve. Head trainer Rick Burkholder provided an update Thursday on Simmons, who has been dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back since training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Chiefs Placing OT Josh Simmons On IR After Recovery Plateaued

Per Charles Goldman, Chiefs VP of sports medicine and performance Rick Burkholder said they are placing OT Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a bulging disc in his lower back, which has sidelined him for the first six weeks of the year.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Kansas City Chiefs’ first injury report for Week 7 vs. Seattle Seahawks includes a new twist in the ongoing Josh Simmons saga

The Kansas City Chiefs released their first Week 7 injury report vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Josh Simmons is a non-participant in practice again, this time for a new reason unrelated to injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs dealt bad news before Chargers game

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs return from their bye week looking to keep their unbeaten start going.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 15

Three Ways Josh Simmons' Eventual Return Can Help Chiefs Moving Forward

Despite being 4-0 after their bye week, the Kansas City Chiefs still have plenty of things they can improve on. As the team heads into the middle portion of its 2026 schedule, help appears to be on the way via the eventual return of standout left tackle Josh Simmons.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / October 14

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons returns to practice for first time since camp

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a back injury at training camp. Coach Andy Reid said on Sept.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Kansas City Chiefs Starter Josh Simmons Inching Closer to Return

Kansas City Chiefs starting left tackle Josh Simmons has been rehabbing from a bulging disc in his lower back all season. The team opted against putting him on Injured Reserve to start the year as they had the sense he wouldn’t need four weeks to return.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 24