Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons won’t play vs. Raiders this weekend
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- Chiefs rule out left tackle Josh Simmons for Sunday vs. Raiders; personal matter.
- Jaylon Moore started in Week 6 when Simmons missed the Lions game.
- Chiefs may place Simmons on NFI, opening a roster spot for OT depth moves.
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out left tackle Josh Simmons for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Everyone else on the team’s 53-man roster is expected to be available for the NFL Week 7 game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
“Really the only one who didn’t practice (Friday) was Josh,” head coach Andy Reid said. “(He’s) still excused with the family situation.”
Reid later clarified that Simmons’ ongoing situation is a personal matter.
Simmons was expected to play in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions but was later ruled out with the team citing that same “personal” designation. Veteran lineman Jaylon Moore started in place of Simmons at left tackle as the Chiefs defeated the Lions 30-17.
Earlier in the week, Reid declined to provide a timeline for Simmons’ return, noting that general manager Brett Veach was handling the matter.
If it will be an extended absence for Simmons, Veach could consider placing him on the league’s Non-Football Injury (NFI) list. Should the Chiefs take that route, Simmons would be required to miss a minimum of four NFL games.
The move would open up a roster spot, which Kansas City could use to elevate tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick from the practice squad — or sign a free agent.
This story was originally published October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM.
