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Chiefs Stay Quiet on Josh Simmons as Clark Hunt Declines Comment

The team is keeping details private, with GM Brett Veach overseeing the situation.

Overview

  • Owner Clark Hunt told reporters at league meetings he could not comment on the rookie left tackle’s ongoing absence.
  • Head coach Andy Reid said he has no updates and reiterated that Brett Veach is handling the matter.
  • Josh Simmons has missed two straight games for a non-injury personal or family issue after leaving the team during Week 6 preparations.
  • As of Tuesday night, Kansas City had not placed Simmons on the NFL’s Non-Football Injury list, a move that would trigger a minimum four-game absence and open a roster spot.
  • Jaylon Moore has started at left tackle in Simmons’ place as Patrick Mahomes expressed support and declined to share details.