Chiefs 1st-Round Pick Might Be Done With Team After Fight With Andy Reid
Josh Simmons got into it with head coach Andy Reid, got yelled at by Patrick Mahomes, and may be done with the Chiefs entirely.
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Josh Simmons in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft with the expectation that he would become their starting left tackle for years to come. However, it appears that Simmons may not be with the team for long, as he reportedly had a heated altercation with head coach Andy Reid before a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Both Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes asked him to leave the meeting, which Simmons pushed back against, stating that he needed to sit in a certain position due to discomfort in his back and hips. After the meeting, Reid instructed Simmons to get treatment, but the exchange continued and caused disruption until Mahomes convinced Simmons to go get medical attention.
While Simmons eventually left the building, his behavior has raised concerns about his future with the team. In fact, Simmons has missed a significant number of games since being drafted 32nd overall two seasons ago, leading NFL Network's Ian Rapoport to believe that he may have played his last down for the Chiefs. With the starting left tackle spot now occupied by undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson, who has had a solid season, there are significant doubts about Simmons' future with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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