Chiefs confirm left tackle Josh Simmons will be out for Sunday night’s game
Yeah, he’s *** lot. He’s out *** lot. I, I really like Josh, man, um, what he’s done. Um, the, the, the talent level that he has, you know, for me I think the sky is the limit for him and it’s really fun just being able to watch him and try to help him out in any facet of his game, you know, and just be *** resource for him because that’s how much I believe in him and, you know, obviously with Kingsley as well how talented he is, um, but it’s fun, it’s fun watching 71 get out there, man, and doing his thing and, uh, there’s *** reason, um, you know, he got drafted where he got drafted, and I think is, uh, the sky is the limit for him.
Chiefs confirm left tackle Josh Simmons will be out for Sunday night’s game

Updated: 5:18 PM CDT Oct 12, 2025
UPDATE: The Chiefs have confirmed Simmons will be out for the game. ORIGINAL STORYKansas City Chiefs rookie tackle Josh Simmons is not expected to play in Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions as he tends to a family matter in California, according to reports. Simmons was added to the team’s injury report Sunday afternoon and listed as questionable for personal, non-football reasons. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Simmons traveled home to deal with the issue and is unlikely to return in time for kickoff.If Simmons cannot go, the Chiefs could turn to Jaylon Moore at the left tackle position for Sunday night. Moore was signed as a free agent following the 2024 season.
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UPDATE: The Chiefs have confirmed Simmons will be out for the game.
ORIGINAL STORY
Kansas City Chiefs rookie tackle Josh Simmons is not expected to play in Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions as he tends to a family matter in California, according to reports.
Simmons was added to the team’s injury report Sunday afternoon and listed as questionable for personal, non-football reasons.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Simmons traveled home to deal with the issue and is unlikely to return in time for kickoff.
If Simmons cannot go, the Chiefs could turn to Jaylon Moore at the left tackle position for Sunday night.
Moore was signed as a free agent following the 2024 season.
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T Josh Simmons has been added to the injury report. He is questionable for tonight’s game (Not Injury Related – Personal). https://t.co/qCeTgJJDcN
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 12, 2025