Chiefs LT Josh Simmons is out with a bulging disk, timetable for return uncertain, Reid says
Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has been dealing with a bulging disk in his lower back, Andy Reid said Wednesday, the first time that the Kansas City coach has described exactly what has been keeping last year's first-round draft pick off the field. Simmons participated in the offseason program and the start of training camp. Simmons missed the first three games of the season and is poised to…
Kansas City Chiefs' left tackle Josh Simmons is sidelined with a bulging disk in his lower back, according to head coach Andy Reid. Simmons, the team's first-round draft pick from last year, had participated in the offseason program and the early stages of training camp. However, he left a mid-August practice due to back discomfort, and what was initially expected to be a short recovery has now stretched into several months.
Simmons missed the team's first three games and is likely to miss Sunday's match in Las Vegas. The best-case scenario is that he returns for the game against the Chargers on October 18th, as the team has a bye week. Reid stated that Simmons is making progress and working hard in rehabilitation, but the timeline remains uncertain.
The decision not to place Simmons on injured reserve suggests that the coaching staff believes he could be back by now. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been particularly impressed with the performance of backup offensive linemen, most notably Kahlil Benson, who has stepped up admirably in Simmons' absence.
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