Chiefs' Simmons Apologizes After Reid, Mahomes Tell Him to Leave — SkimNews
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- Josh Simmons was instructed to leave a Chiefs team meeting by Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes after refusing to lower his feet, which he said aggravated his back and hip pain, disrupting the session.
- Simmons apologized later the same day to Reid and team leadership, acknowledging he could have handled the situation better, though he did not leave the facility after exiting the meeting.
- The Kansas City Chiefs placed Simmons on injured reserve due to a herniated disk in his lower back, sidelining him for at least four games, with a potential return in Week 11.
- Rick Burkholder, the Chiefs’ vice president of sports medicine, clarified that Simmons missed practice for a personal reason — time to consult family and reps on rehab — not solely due to injury.
- Kahlil Benson has taken over as Patrick Mahomes’ blindside protector, while Joshua Ezeudu will start at right tackle against Seattle after Jaylon Moore was ruled out with a concussion.
Why it matters: Simmons’ medical setbacks and the publicized clash with leadership delay Kansas City’s investment in their 2025 first-round pick, forcing reliance on undrafted and backup linemen during a critical stretch. The Chiefs now face offensive line instability just as they prepare for a high-stakes matchup with Seattle.
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