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Josh Simmons returns to bolster Chiefs' offensive line for Mahomes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Josh Simmons returns to bolster Chiefs' offensive line for Mahomes

Summary

Josh Simmons is back at full speed in Kansas City Chiefs training camp. After a month away for personal reasons and a prior wrist injury that sidelined him, Simmons is now poised to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes effectively. The offensive lineman has gained weight and spent the offseason preparing to step into a crucial role. With the Chiefs aiming for improved rushing performance, Simmons and the line play will be key as they integrate Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III into their running attack. The Chiefs hold training camps at Missouri Western State University ahead of the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Simmons held the starting job before his personal absence.
•He returned following recovery from wrist and ACL injuries.
•The Chiefs aim to strengthen their rushing attack this season.
•Simmons' stature is 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, with focuses on strength and consistency.
•Chiefs are back in full pads for training camp practices.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Simmons is back at full speed, providing a key shield for Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs camp

What they're saying

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Josh Simmons did everything the Kansas City Chiefs expected of him when they drafted him in the first round last year. Simmons was gone for about a month for what the team would only call “personal reasons.” Simmons has put on weight, gone through an entire offseason at full speed, and he seems ready to finally step into a starring role on the offensive line.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE SKRETTA

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