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Read about ex-Ohio State lineman Josh Simmons' absence from the Kansas City Chiefs and when he might be expected back on an NFL field.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons will reportedly return to the team "in a few weeks" as he deals with a "family situation," according to ESPN's Nate Taylor.
The mystery surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 first-round draft pick only deepened ahead of Sunday’s Raiders Game
On Friday, ESPN’s Nate Taylor reported that the Chiefs were hopeful Simmons could return to the team during the team’s bye week. That bye week comes in Week 10, meaning Simmons would miss a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills before returning to possibly be back in action for a Week 11 game against the Denver Broncos.
Simmons, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, returned home to California prior to the Chiefs' Week 6 game and was ruled out on the availability report with a "personal" designation. Coach Andy Reid initially declined to comment on the situation but this week offered a positive update on his first-year offensive lineman.
The Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft pick has been missing from the team since October 12 with no public explanation given.
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has now missed two straight games due to what the club has described as a personal matter. Head coach Andy Reid offered a bit more insight into the rookie’s situation on Thursday.