{
  "id": 10218818,
  "title": "Will Josh Simmons play today? Status update for Chiefs OL in Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/will-josh-simmons-play-today-status-update-for-chiefs-ol-in-week-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T13:15:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-simmons-play-today-status-131535956.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Josh Simmons is currently sidelined due to a back injury. The second-year player has missed the team's first two games of the 2026 NFL regular season. Simmons has not participated in any of the Chiefs' recent practice sessions, and head coach Andy Reid has not provided a clear timeline for his return. Until Simmons resumes workouts, he is not expected to play in their next game against the Miami Dolphins. Rookie tackle Kahlil Benson has been named Simmons' replacement on the Chiefs' offensive line, set to take the left tackle position against the Dolphins in Week 3.",
  "summary": "Will Chiefs OL Josh Simmons take the field to face the Dolphins today in Week 3? Here's the latest update on Simmons' status:",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Simmons sidelined with back injury",
    "Simmons missed first two games of 2026 season",
    "Kahlil Benson replaces Simmons in Week 3"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}