Simmons Injury Threatens Chiefs' Mahomes Protection | Kansas City Chiefs News

Chiefs’ preseason is over, and roster cuts loom—plus, a major injury scare for left tackle Josh Simmons, whose back issue threatens to derail their biggest offseason priority: protecting Patrick Mahomes. With the season opener against the Broncos just days away, Coach Reid is working to ease Simmons’ pain while assessing whether this could be a long-term setback. Simmons, a first-round pick praised by Mahomes as a potential elite tackle, remains critical to their offensive line. Backup Jaylon Moore is ready, but the Chiefs are hoping this is a short-term hiccup—and that Simmons can return in time to face the Broncos. 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/4e55c4d85b37b10b