{
  "id": 14508166,
  "title": "Chiefs’ Josh Simmons back at practice for first time in months, but Rashee Rice is hurting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/chiefs-josh-simmons-back-at-practice-for-first-time-in-months-but",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:10:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-josh-simmons-back-practice-181044537.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Josh Simmons returned to practice for the first time in months on Wednesday, marking a positive step in his recovery from a back injury. Head coach Andy Reid stated they would ease him back into the lineup. However, there was also troubling news for the team as star running back Rashee Rice will not participate in practice today. Rice suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and the team's bye week provided some much-needed healing time, though it remains unclear if he is ready to resume playing. Despite Simmons' absence, the Chiefs' offensive line has been performing well, creating opportunities for running back Kenneth Walker III and providing quarterback Patrick Mahomes with ample time to prepare in the pocket. The team's next game is on Sunday at home against the winless Los Angeles Chargers.",
  "summary": "The Kansas City Chiefs enjoyed a bye week this weekend amid their hot start to the 2026 NFL season. The Chiefs currently sit at 4-0 on the year, well on their way to bouncing back after missing the playoffs altogether last season. The Chiefs have played the opening chunk of this season without starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons, who has been […] The post Chiefs’ Josh Simmons back at practice…",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Simmons returns to practice after back injury",
    "Rashee Rice out due to hamstring injury",
    "Chiefs offensive line excels despite Rice's absence"
  ],
  "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."
}