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Chiefs Opening Camp with Simmons-Moore Showdown at Left Tackle

Andy Reid is assessing Simmons’s post-injury readiness against Moore’s veteran experience to secure a consistent blindside protector by camp’s end

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid answers questions from the media during a press conference before the start of Chiefs training camp on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in St. Joseph.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stretches before the last training camp practice on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in St. Joseph.

Overview

  • The Chiefs opened training camp at Missouri Western State University with first-round rookie Josh Simmons and free agent Jaylon Moore competing for the starting left tackle position while veteran Jawaan Taylor begins practice on the PUP list.
  • Simmons has taken part in full drills after rehabbing a torn patellar tendon and has drawn praise for his conditioning and work ethic.
  • Moore, who inked a two-year, $30 million deal this offseason, is leveraging his experience as a former backup in San Francisco to challenge for the blindside role.
  • Reid said he will evaluate both tackles on every play throughout camp and plans to announce a starter before the session concludes on August 13.
  • Kansas City has yet to field the same left tackle in five of its last six Super Bowl-contending seasons, making this battle key to sustaining offensive continuity.