Josh Simmons to IR, ‘needs more time to return to full function’
Arrowhead Pride • • sports
Key Points:
- Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list after his back injury rehabilitation plateaued, sidelining him for at least four weeks.
- Simmons initially experienced calf discomfort during training camp, which was later diagnosed as a bulging, herniated disc in his lumbar spine, complicating his recovery.
- Despite no surgery being required and some initial progress, Simmons' recovery has stalled, preventing him from returning to full practice and game readiness.
- The decision to place Simmons on IR was made collaboratively among Simmons, his agent, medical staff, and Chiefs management to allow more time for rehabilitation.
- Simmons is expected to be eligible to return by Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, with the team aiming for a full recovery to his previous high-level performance.
