Second-year offensive tackle Josh Simmons was told to leave a Kansas City Chiefs team meeting by coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes after pushing back on sitting instructions. Simmons, a 2025 first-round pick, had been inactive for the first five games and was dealing with a back injury. When Reid asked him to put his feet down during the meeting, Simmons claimed he needed to sit due to back and hip pain.
Reid directed him to get treatment, but the exchange disrupted the meeting until Mahomes also instructed Simmons to leave. Simmons later apologized to Reid and team leadership. The Chiefs placed him on injured reserve the following day due to a bulging, herniated disk in his lower back.
Simmons has missed significant time since August, with the team opting for rehabilitation over surgery. He will miss at least four games, starting against the Seattle Seahawks, with his earliest return date in Week 11.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing