Overview
- Simmons, 22, missed four games after departing hours before Week 6 kickoff for what coach Andy Reid described as a family matter.
- He rejoined the team during the bye, practiced as a full participant, and started in the Week 11 loss at Denver.
- He declined to discuss specifics, saying he would keep the situation in-house, and noted he maintained workouts and studied his playbook while away.
- He said he will remain with Kansas City for the remainder of the season as the 5-5 Chiefs prepare to host the AFC South–leading Colts.
- Reid and Patrick Mahomes lauded his progress, and ESPN reports his season pressure rate is 5.4%, among the best for left tackles.