Chiefs' Josh Simmons Away, Expected Back Mid-November

Kansas City's 2025 first-round pick and starting left tackle Josh Simmons has been away from the team since Week 6 (Oct. 12) to deal with a family/personal matter and has missed multiple games and practices. Head coach Andy Reid and owner Clark Hunt say Simmons has remained in communication and that "everything's positive," while GM Brett Veach is handling the situation. Multiple reports, including ESPN, say Simmons is expected to rejoin the team in a few weeks, with a likely return window around the team's Week 10 bye in mid-November; the team has not placed him on the non-football injury list. In Simmons' absence Jaylon Moore has started at left tackle and performed effectively, Mike Caliendo has filled in at guard, and Kansas City added depth by signing Esa Pole to the practice squad. Patrick Mahomes said he has been supportive and the organization is keeping specifics private while preparing for upcoming games.