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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. Simmons, 23, will miss Kansas City’s next four games. At best, he…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:21 PM
Chiefs Place LT Josh Simmons On IR
Key Things to Know
  • The Kansas City Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a lower back injury.
  • Simmons will miss Kansas City's next four games and could return in Week 10 against the Falcons.
  • A specialist recommended against surgery after an MRI confirmed a bulging herniated disc in his lumbar spine.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kansas City Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve Thursday due to a bulging disc in his lower back. The 23-year-old will miss at least the team's next four games, with the earliest possible return date being Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder revealed that Simmons plateaued in his rehabilitation, prompting the decision to avoid surgery and allow extra recovery time. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson is expected to continue starting at left tackle in Simmons' absence.

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