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Chiefs Rookies Brawl in Padded Practice as Hollywood Brown Is Carted Off

Coach Andy Reid’s quick intervention underscored the Chiefs’ focus on channeling rookie competitiveness safely

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Overview

  • Rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons and defensive end Ashton Gillottee clashed after a live rep in St. Joseph, with Simmons throwing the first punch following a shove.
  • Head coach Andy Reid and veteran Travis Kelce rapidly broke up the scuffle, emphasizing the team’s commitment to discipline during intense drills.
  • Neither Simmons nor Gillottee sustained injuries from the altercation, and Simmons remains on track to start at left tackle in Week 1.
  • Wide receiver Hollywood Brown was carted off practice with a right lower leg injury and is undergoing evaluation with plans to return to drills soon.
  • The episodes highlight Kansas City’s challenge of integrating promising rookies while protecting veteran weapons as it prepares for another title run.