Josh Simmons told to leave Chiefs meeting, placed on IR — SkimNews
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- Andy Reid asked Josh Simmons to put his feet down during the Chiefs' offense meeting; when Simmons said his back and hips were aching, Reid told him to get treatment, and multiple witnesses said the exchange disrupted the session.
- Patrick Mahomes echoed Reid's position and told Simmons to leave the room; Simmons complied, stayed at the facility, and later apologized to Reid and team leadership for handling the situation poorly.
- Kansas City Chiefs placed Simmons on injured reserve Thursday, one day after the meeting, solely because of a bulging, herniated disk in his lower back; he will miss at least four games, with an earliest return in Week 11 on Nov. 22 against Arizona.
- Rick Burkholder said the team gave Simmons Wednesday off to talk with his family and representation about the next steps in his rehab; the injury report listed “back/not injury related-personal.”
- Josh Simmons received a recommendation of rehab over surgery after multiple medical opinions, then returned following the Week 5 bye when another MRI showed improvement; continued discomfort ultimately prompted the IR move.
- Kahlil Benson has served as Patrick Mahomes' blindside protector and is expected to remain there; with Jaylon Moore concussed, Kansas City will start Joshua Ezeudu at right tackle against Seattle.
Why it matters: The exchange needs medical context: Simmons was told to seek treatment for pain, then Kansas City placed him on IR solely for a bulging, herniated disk. He will miss at least four games, and Sunday's lineup changes because Jaylon Moore is concussed and Joshua Ezeudu starts at right tackle.
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