Josh Simmons misses practice with a bulging disc in lower back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons will not practice on Wednesday due to a bulging disc in his lower back. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Simmons' condition during a press conference, noting that while Simmons is improving, his timeline for return remains unclear. Undrafted rookie Kahll Benson has filled in for Simmons during the first three weeks and is expected to start against the Raiders on Sunday. All other players on the Chiefs' 53-man roster are scheduled to practice.
- •Josh Simmons is sidelined with a bulging disc in his lower back.
- •Head coach Andy Reid mentioned Simmons is improving.
- •Kahll Benson has been playing left tackle in Simmons' absence.
- •Simmons will not practice on September 30.
- •Chiefs face the Raiders on Sunday.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Simmons dealing with bulging disc, will not practice on Wednesday
"The Chiefs will again be without their left tackle to start the practice week.
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