Ex-Chiefs OL sounds off on speculation surrounding Josh Simmons
See what ex-Chiefs star Mitchell Schwartz had to say about the speculation surrounding Josh Simmons as KC prepares for its matchup against the Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs' starting left tackle, Josh Simmons, is facing a setback as he battles a back injury that has curtailed his involvement in the team's preseason activities, according to head coach Andy Reid. Simmons, a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, joined the Chiefs from Ohio State University. In the aftermath of Reid's media comments on Simmons' availability for the team's home opener against the Denver Broncos on September 8, 2026, former Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the problematic situation: "I know the Chiefs don’t care what we think of the Josh Simmons situation but they’re also doing absolutely nothing to make any of the speculation, rumors, etc. die down."
Schwartz found the entire scenario peculiar, citing the initial statements, timeline, and expectations surrounding the issue. While there is no official confirmation regarding Simmons' condition for the upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Broncos, it seems likely that rookie Kahlil Benson will take on the role of starting left tackle in the significant primetime matchup.
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