Josh Simmons injury: Latest status update for KC Chiefs OL in Week 2

Second-year offensive lineman Josh Simmons was held out of all Kansas City Chiefs practice sessions this week ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on 'Sunday Night Football.' Will Simmons be able to take the field to face Indianapolis in primetime? Here's the latest upda

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Second-year offensive lineman Josh Simmons was held out of all Kansas City Chiefs practice sessions this week ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on 'Sunday Night Football.'

Will Simmons be able to take the field to face Indianapolis in primetime?

Here's the latest update on Simmons' status ahead of Kansas City's tilt with the Colts:

Josh Simmons injury update

Simmons is dealing with a back injury and did not participate in any of the Chiefs' workouts in Week 2. He has officially been assigned a game status designation of "OUT" and will not play against Indianapolis on 'Sunday Night Football.'

Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Colts. pic.twitter.com/BHMXEqLfXN
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) September 18, 2026

Will Josh Simmons play in Week 2?

Now set to miss a second straight game, there is no clear timeline for

Simmons' return to action.

Chiefs OL depth chart

With Simmons set to be relegated to the sideline in Week 2, Kansas City will have rookie blocker Kahlil Benson manning the left tackle position against the Colts on 'Sunday Night Football.'

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Josh Simmons injury: Latest status update for KC Chiefs OL in Week 2