Chiefs placing LT Josh Simmons on IR with disc issue
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Key Points:
- Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons will be placed on injured reserve due to a back injury that has sidelined him all season, according to team VP of sports medicine Rick Burkholder.
- Simmons has been rehabbing a bulging disc in his lower back, which was initially mistaken for calf discomfort and is complicated by a prior patellar tendon injury in the same leg.
- Although Simmons returned to limited practice last week, the team determined he has plateaued in his recovery and needs more time before returning to competition.
- Simmons is not expected to undergo surgery at this time, and the IR designation will allow him to continue rehabilitation with the goal of returning to his previous performance level.
- Rookie Kahliil Benson, who was undrafted, has started all five games at left tackle for the Chiefs in the 2026 season.
