Simmons Injury Tests Chiefs' OL Depth | Kansas City News

Chiefs’ offensive line hit a major snag as rookie tackle Josh Simmons, picked 32nd overall, sits out with a lower-back injury—missing practice and the second preseason game. Once seen as a key piece to protect Patrick Mahomes’ blind side, Simmons’ absence leaves a glaring hole, forcing Kahlil Benson into left tackle duties and sparking a battle with Jaylon Moore for right tackle. With just weeks until the season opener and depth dangerously thin, the team’s hopes rest on whether Simmons can stay healthy and deliver over 17 games—or if the rest of the line can rise to the occasion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/932e3ea89108546c