Josh Simmons
22-Year-Old
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.
Expected to return in 'a few weeks'
Simmons (personal) is expected to rejoin the Chiefs "in a few weeks," Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Simmons has been away from the team and hasn't played for the past two weeks while dealing with a "family situation." Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday, "It's not a negative situation, so he's taking care of family. He's just taking care of business. That's the main thing. When you deal with this, that's what you do." Jaylon Moore should continue to start at left tackle for as long as Simmons remains out.
Simmons has been away from the team and hasn't played for the past two weeks while dealing with a "family situation." Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday, "It's not a negative situation, so he's taking care of family. He's just taking care of business. That's the main thing. When you deal with this, that's what you do." Jaylon Moore should continue to start at left tackle for as long as Simmons remains out.
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Remains away from team
Simmons (personal) won't practice Thursday, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.
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Won't play vs. Vegas
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Officially out for SNF
Simmons (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Not expected to play
Simmons is expected to miss Sunday's game versus the Lions due to personal reasons, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
Simmons (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions.
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Likely a go for training camp
Simmons, whom the Chiefs selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to ready for training camp after missing part of his 2024 season at Ohio State with a torn patellar injury, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The talented offensive tackle was able to participate in offseason practices and minicamp, but those consisted of non-contact sessions in terms of on-field work. Training camp will naturally take things a step further, and head coach Andy Reid is already looking forward to seeing what Simmons can do after lauding the rookie for his athletic ability, attitude and approach to his rehab up to this point.
The talented offensive tackle was able to participate in offseason practices and minicamp, but those consisted of non-contact sessions in terms of on-field work. Training camp will naturally take things a step further, and head coach Andy Reid is already looking forward to seeing what Simmons can do after lauding the rookie for his athletic ability, attitude and approach to his rehab up to this point.