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Andy Reid Confirms Double Injury Blow for Chiefs Ahead of Chargers Game

Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their Friday practice session ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers. But coming out of the bye week, injury issues are still bothering the offense. Left tackle Josh Simmons has…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:18 AM
Andy Reid Confirms Double Injury Blow for Chiefs Ahead of Chargers Game
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Reid ruled out Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons for the Week 6 game against the Chargers.
  • Rashee Rice sustained a hamstring injury during Kansas City's Week 4 contest against the Raiders.
  • Left tackle Josh Simmons practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday but remains sidelined by a back issue.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons have been ruled out for their Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rice suffered a hamstring injury against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4, while Simmons continues to recover from a lower-back issue.

With Rice sidelined, quarterback Patrick Mahomes will lean on receivers such as Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen. Although Simmons returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday after missing two months with a bulging disc, he is not yet ready for game action.

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