'Just Needs More Time to Heal': Chiefs Top Trainer Says Josh Simmons Will Be Placed on IR
- On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs placed offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to a bulging disc in his lower back, sidelining him for at least four games.
- Simmons first reported discomfort on August 17, and although he returned to limited practice last week, team officials determined his recovery had "plateaued" despite initial improvement.
- Rick Burkholder, Chiefs Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance, said surgery is not recommended and that everyone agreed the IR move provides necessary time to return to full function.
- Simmons is ineligible to return until Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals on November 22, while undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson continues to start at left tackle.
- The Ohio State product has missed 14 of 22 career games, yet the team remains hopeful he will return to the high level of performance he achieved in the past.
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Chiefs place Josh Simmons on IR, raising questions about his entire future in the NFL
Kansas City Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve amid conflicting injury explanations and lingering character concerns from the 2025 NFL draft.
Chiefs place Josh Simmons on IR, raising questions about his entire future in the NFL - NEW YORK TIMES POST
The Kansas City Chiefs are placing left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve, the team announced. But the story runs deeper than a Super Bowl contender losing its starting left tackle for, most likely, the remainder of the season. On Thursday, Chiefs Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Rich Burkholder told reporters that Simmons [...]
Major Blow for Chiefs as Josh Simmons Put On IR Over Bulging Disc Concerns
Kansas City Chiefs were optimistic about offensive tackle Josh Simmons’ health last week. After not practicing with the team since mid-August, Simmons participated on a limited basis during the week leading up to the Los Angeles Chargers game. At the same time, head coach Andy Reid said that the team would gradually increase his workload […]
Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a bulging disk in his lower back
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed Josh Simmons on injured reserve because of a bulging disk in his lower back Thursday, guaranteeing their starting left tackle will be out at least four more weeks after having…
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