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After 11 days of uncertainty and concern, Andy Reid was able to provide good news on the Josh Simmons situation Thursday. “My update for you
Josh Simmons is still absent. The Kansas City Chiefs rookie left the team in Week 6, just hours before their win against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead, where he was designated as out, with his
Andy Reid said Simmons is "taking care of family" and in communication with the team. The rookie could return at some point this season.
As the Chiefs begin their practice week to take on the Commanders on Monday night, their starting left tackle remains away from the team.
VIDEO: Chiefs Andy Reid says LT Josh Simmons won’t practice Thursday but says the situation is “positive, not negative.” RG Trey Smith (back spasms) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee bruise) won’t practice Thursday. pic.twitter.com/saQUGS9zGF
Both offensive tackle Josh Simmons and cornerback Kristian Fulton are among the players listed as inactives for the Chiefs' first of two scheduled games against the Las Vegas Raiders. Others include running back Elijah Mitchell, defensive end Malik Herring, and tight end Jared Wiley.
Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 8, the Chiefs host the Washington Commanders for “Monday Night Football” on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.