“I’ll tell you what, I will let you guys know when Josh is coming back. I’ll be the first to tell you.” That’s the word from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on Monday, keeping everyone guessing about starting left tackle Josh Simmons, even as Kansas City kicks off the season with a perfect 3-0 record.
Simmons’ Status Remains a Mystery
Simmons has been sidelined with a back injury, a classic week-to-week situation that clearly hasn’t resolved itself yet. The guy played eight games as a rookie in 2025, but his return to practice ahead of Sunday’s huge matchup against the equally undefeated Raiders is completely up in the air. Reid’s pretty clear about it, adding, “We’ll just see how all that works.” So, yeah, no concrete timeline for the big man.
The Undrafted Rookie Stepping Up Big
Here’s the wild part: with Simmons out, undrafted rookie Khalil Benson has been holding down the left tackle spot. And get this: Patrick Mahomes has only been sacked four times through the first three weeks! That’s a serious testament to Benson stepping up and the offensive line gelling despite missing their starter. The Chiefs aren’t just winning, they’re protecting their superstar QB while figuring things out.
The Chiefs roll into Sunday with a 3-0 record, set to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders, who are also sitting pretty at 3-0. It’s a massive early-season division showdown, and the question of when Simmons actually comes back will be lurking as they battle to keep that perfect record intact.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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