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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Matt Derrick

    LT Josh Simmons Battling Bulging Disc, Andy Reid Says (opens the original)

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs Coach Andy Reid disclosed more details regarding the ailing back of Josh Simmons, explaining an absence from practice reps that reached 44 days on Wednesday. “He’s had a bulging disc in his lower back, and it’s kind of hindered the strength of his leg,” Reid said. “But he’s working through it.” Reid also said the team doesn’t envision Simmons requiring surgery to repair the bulging disc. “I think we’re heading the right direction here where that shouldn’t happen,” Reid

  2. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Matt Derrick

    Josh Simmons, Chamarri Conner Out for Chiefs vs. Colts on Sunday Night in Week 2 (opens the original)

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Left tackle Josh Simmons and safety Chamarri Conner will miss their second straight games as the Chiefs host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, but the prospects appear brighter for two key defensive starters. Defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback Mansoor Delane practiced on Friday, leaving Coach Andy Reid optimistic for their prospects this weekend. Both players are listed as questionable for the game. Jones tweaked his calf in practice last week while Delane lande

  3. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Matt Derrick

    Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Still Rehabbing, Kahlil Benson Likely Starter vs. Broncos (opens the original)

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is continuing to rehab from back pain that flared up during training camp, likely leaving the blindside protection for Patrick Mahomes to undrafted rookie free agent Kahlil Benson, Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday. “We’ll just see where that goes,” Reid said regarding Simmons. “But if he’s not able to go, then we’ll be in with Khalil at that spot, and we’ll roll from there.” Simmons last practiced with the Chiefs on Aug. 17. During that workout, inj

  4. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Matt Derrick

    Chiefs Initial 2026 53-Player Roster (opens the original)

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  5. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Matt Derrick

    Rosterology: Projecting Initial 53-Player Roster for Chiefs Heading Into 2026 Season (opens the original)

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The time has come for the Chiefs to whittle down their 91-player roster down to 53 before 5 p.m. Central Time Sunday. The deadline for the initial 53-player roster, however, is just the beginning, as General Manager Brett Veach and his staff will continue scouring the waiver wire, free agency, and certainly other clubs’ rosters for upgrades. Starting shortly after noon Central Time Monday, teams can begin field practice squads of 16 players plus an exemption for an Internation

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