{"id":1032002,"date":"2026-10-19T19:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T19:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1032002\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T19:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T19:48:21","slug":"latest-injury-update-on-kansas-city-chiefs-josh-simmons-jaylon-moore-raises-big-offensive-tackle-questions-for-week-7-vs-seahawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1032002\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest injury update on Kansas City Chiefs’ Josh Simmons, Jaylon Moore raises big offensive tackle questions for Week 7 vs. Seahawks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Chiefs could be down both Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore in Week 7 vs. the Seahawks. Andy Reid doesn\u2019t seem too concerned about it as preparation for Seattle gets underway.<\/p>\n

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The Kansas City Chiefs have already turned the page to the Seattle Seahawks and Week 7\u2019s matchup on \u201cSunday Night Football.\u201d As preparations begin, the latest injury update on left tackle Josh Simmons and right tackle Jaylon Moore raises real concerns about the offensive line.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said there were no new injuries beyond his postgame report. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as the injuries go, I would tell you that there\u2019s not a lot different than what I mentioned to you (yesterday afternoon),\u201d Reid said.<\/p>\n

The most notable name from that report was starting right tackle Jaylon Moore<\/a>, who suffered a concussion<\/a> in Sunday\u2019s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.<\/p>\n

Josh Simmons\u2019 status for Week 7 remains uncertain<\/p>\n

Leading into Week 6, the Chiefs had starting left tackle Josh Simmons back at practice in a limited capacity for all three sessions<\/a>. Before last week, Simmons hadn\u2019t practiced since Aug. 16.<\/p>\n

Asked about his potential status for Sunday\u2019s game against the Seahawks, Reid was hesitant to overpromise. The team will continue to ramp up Simmons\u2019 workload and see how he responds as he returns from injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cJosh (Simmons) is still probably going to be ramping up as we go,\u201d Reid said. \u201cRashee (Rice), we\u2019ll have to see. I haven\u2019t seen Rashee today, but he\u2019s been here every day, and he\u2019ll be coming in here in a minute. So, we\u2019ll see where he\u2019s at.\u201d <\/p>\n

Kansas City is also monitoring WR Rashee Rice, who likely has a better chance of playing than Simmons even though he didn\u2019t practice all last week. However, Reid was hesitant to commit to that as well. He knows that hamstring injuries can be fickle. <\/p>\n

Reid still has to see how the practice week transpires. Both Simmons and Rice could play, both could sit, or one could suit up while the other sits. It all comes down to how practice goes and how each player feels returning from his injury.<\/p>\n

What the Chiefs\u2019 offensive line could look like without Moore and Simmons<\/p>\n

The Chiefs could realistically be without two of their most experienced offensive tackles, Moore and Simmons. That would leave Kahlil Benson as the starting left tackle and Joshua Ezeudu as the starting right tackle. Diego Pounds would also be active for the first time since Kansas City acquired him in a trade<\/a>, should Moore be out with his concussion.<\/p>\n

Reid discussed Ezeudu\u2019s Week 6 performance on Monday. The trade acquisition filled in for Moore after the concussion just before halftime against the Chargers. <\/p>\n

\u201cI appreciated the guys and how they played yesterday,\u201d Reid said \u201cJosh (Ezeudu) jumped in and played at the right tackle spot. I thought he did a nice job there. So, and he\u2019s got experience. I\u2019m not real worried about all that.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 17 pass-blocking snaps on Sunday<\/a>, Ezeudu allowed just one hurry per Pro Football Focus. The Chiefs put him in a good spot to be successful in that game. With a full week of practice and preparation as a potential starter, Ezeudu could deliver an even better performance against Seattle.<\/p>\n

Moore could realistically practice and play this week. It\u2019s not out of the question. It\u2019s happened before. However, concussions typically mean that you\u2019re slated to miss at least one week of the season. An independent neurologist must clear him before he can return to play.<\/p>\n

Seahawks\u2019 pass rush presents a tough test on the road<\/p>\n

The matchup won\u2019t exactly favor Kansas City. The reigning Super Bowl champions are among the league\u2019s most productive teams at sacking the quarterback.<\/p>\n

Seattle trails only the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions in sacks during the 2026 NFL season. That\u2019s a pass rush that can exploit any weakness up front, especially if a backup or two man the edges.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs\u2019 offensive line will need to be at its best in Seattle, but right now it doesn\u2019t look like it will be. Instead, Kansas City will need some of its young players to step up and deliver strong performances on the road in prime time. They\u2019ve delivered before, but this could be their biggest test yet. <\/p>\n

How Simmons and Moore handle their workloads this week will go a long way toward determining just how much is on those young shoulders come Sunday night.<\/p>\n

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