Fans fear for Josh Simmons' career as Chiefs star is ruled out again
Simmons was selected by Kansas City with the 32nd overall pick of the 2025 draft. It was hoped he would become their franchise left tackle. But the 23-year-old has started just eight games.
TL;DR
- Josh Simmons, a former first-round pick for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been placed on injured reserve.
- Simmons is dealing with a bulging disk in his lower back and will miss at least four more weeks.
- His NFL career has been challenging, marked by injuries and personal matters, with only eight starts.
- Simmons previously missed time due to personal reasons and a fractured, dislocated hand that ended his last season.
- Despite rehabilitation, Simmons' recovery has plateaued, prompting the IR placement.
- Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson will continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.