Andy Reid addresses Josh Simmons' dismissal from team meeting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:26 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid responded to questions about the team's performance following a 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on October 25, 2026. Reid addressed the recent dismissal of offensive tackle Josh Simmons from a team meeting, clarifying that Simmons' placement on injured reserve was unrelated to the incident. Simmons had been asked to remove his feet from the table during the meeting but refused. He later apologized for the situation. Reid confirmed that Simmons is on IR due to a back injury, specifically a bulging disc, sustained during training camp. Simmons is eligible to return in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals after missing several games for rehabilitation.
- •Andy Reid faced tough questions after Chiefs' 20-3 loss to Seahawks.
- •Simmons dismissed from a team meeting for pushing back against Reid's request.
- •Reid stated Simmons' IR placement is due to a back injury, not the meeting incident.
- •Simmons has been on IR since earlier this month and is eligible to return Week 11.
- 7:26 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid Breaks Silence on Josh Simmons’ Dismissal
"The Kansas City Chiefs took a disappointing 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night. After the game, coach Andy Reid faced some tough questions regarding his team’s performance. He also had to answer for the recent report of him dismissing offensive tackle Josh Simmons from a team meeting this past week. Kansas City Chiefs […] The post Andy Reid Breaks Silence on Josh Simmons’ Dismissal appeared first on HEAVY.
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