Second-year offensive lineman Josh Simmons has missed the Kansas City Chiefs' first two games of the 2026 NFL regular season due to a back injury.
Is Simmons expected to return to the field to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 this afternoon?
Here's the latest update on Simmons' status:
Josh Simmons status update
Simmons' back injury has kept him from participating in any of the Chiefs' recent practice sessions. He has officially been ruled out for Kansas City's matchup against Miami.
How long will Josh Simmons be out?
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has not clearly indicated how long he expects Simmons to remain sidelined. Until he starts participating in workouts, fans should not expect to see Simmons suit up for Kansas City.
Chiefs OL depth chart
Rookie standout Kahlil Benson is set to start in Simmons' place as the Chiefs'
left tackle at Hard Rock Stadium this afternoon.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Will Josh Simmons play today? Status update for Chiefs OL in Week 3
