Titans' Jeffery Simmons Ruled Out With Hamstring

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said rookie left tackle Josh Simmons has been away from the team for a personal/family matter, that communications have been positive, and that he has not been placed on the non-football-injury list — making a midseason return possible though he’s unlikely for Monday’s game and could target a return after the bye around Nov. 16. Separately, Titans star defensive tackle Jeffery (Jeffrey) Simmons exited the Oct. 19 game against the New England Patriots with a left hamstring injury, was ruled out in the third quarter, and did not return. Hamstring injuries can linger and become multi-week issues, and Tennessee will continue to evaluate Simmons in the days ahead. Despite trade-season speculation, the Titans say they have no intention of trading Simmons and view him as a cornerstone piece for the franchise.