Overview
- Owner Clark Hunt said the situation is a private family matter, noted good communication with Josh Simmons, and said he feels good about the chances of a return this season.
- Head coach Andy Reid reiterated that everything is positive with Simmons taking care of family but declined to provide a timetable for his return.
- Kansas City has listed the absence as Not Injury Related — Personal, and NFL Network reported Simmons went back to California for a family matter.
- Simmons was ruled out for the Week 8 game against Washington after not practicing all week and has not played since Week 5 following a late scratch in Week 6.
- Veteran Jaylon Moore remains the starter at left tackle, while reports from ESPN and The Athletic suggest a possible return in a few weeks with Week 11 after the bye cited as a logical target.