Andy Reid explains left tackle Josh Simmons’ back ‘flared up’

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is dealing with a back issue that flared up during practice. Head coach Andy Reid revealed that Simmons underwent an examination and the issue seemed to worsen. The 31-year-old offensive lineman has been sidelined since the last week of the training camp due to his back discomfort. Although Simmons has been participating in rehab exercises, the severity of his injury remains unclear.

Reid mentioned that the team will observe how the condition progresses before deciding on a course of action. With Simmons absent, the offensive line's composition is uncertain, but Reid expressed confidence in the other players' performance in his absence. Other injuries reported during practice included Kingsley Suamataia, who left early due to illness, and Chris Jones, who missed practice with a back injury.