Will Josh Simmons play today? Status update for Chiefs OL in Week 1

Second-year left tackle Josh Simmons was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' injury report ahead of the team's home opener against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.' Is Simmons expected to take the field for the Chiefs this evening? Here's the latest update on Simmons' status: Josh Simmons

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What is the story about?

Second-year left tackle Josh Simmons was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' injury report ahead of the team's home opener against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'

Is Simmons expected to take the field for the Chiefs this evening?

Here's the latest update on Simmons' status:

Josh Simmons status update

Simmons was a non-participant in all of Kansas City's practice sessions in Week 1 and has officially been ruled out for the Chiefs' matchup against Denver.

How long will Josh Simmons be out?

It is unclear how many games Simmons will have to miss due to his back injury, but given that he didn't manage to participate in any of Kansas City's workouts this week, it seems like a long shot that he will be able to return in time for the Chiefs' Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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With Simmons relegated

to the sideline in Week 1, Kansas City is set to give rookie blocker Kahlil Benson his first NFL start at the left tackle position against the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Will Josh Simmons play today? Status update for Chiefs OL in Week 1