Overview
- Simmons made his first public comments on Nov. 19, thanking the organization and community for support during his four-game leave.
- He declined to disclose reasons for stepping away and said he will remain with the Chiefs for the rest of the season.
- During his absence he kept up by working out and studying the playbook, saying communication with the team stayed transparent.
- The rookie started in Week 11’s 22-19 loss at Denver, his first game since Oct. 6, drawing a tough matchup against Nik Bonitto and a sack-heavy Broncos front.
- Kansas City is 5-5 with Indianapolis up next, as the team looks to steady its protection and reestablish continuity on the offensive line.