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Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane was active for an emergency situation on Sunday but did not end up playing in the win over the Colts.
There's some additional clarity on the Josh Simmons injury situation, but Kansas City Chiefs fans may not be fully satisfied with the update.
Before the Kansas City Chiefs' first practice of the week, head coach Andy Reid delivered some important injury updates.
On Sunday, PFT reported that Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is considered week-to-week with his back injury.
Josh Simmons has been ruled out of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 2 clash with the Indianapolis Colts, with NFL analyst Bobby Burack raising questions about the offensive tackle’s ongoing absence. Simmons has been dealing with a back issue since training camp and has now missed two preseason games as well as Kansas City’s season opener against the Denver Broncos.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid on the injured Josh Simmons: "He's doing everything."
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons has been at the center of controversy over the past month. Simmons sustained an injury to his back during training camp, and hasn’t practiced since. It was initially believed that he would be ready to play in Week 1,
Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, the team's first-round pick in 2025, missed the opening game of the season with a back injury.
Reid also explained why first-round pick Mansoor Delane suited up but didn't play against the Indianapolis Colts.
When Josh Simmons returns from his back injury, the right tackle competition should be settled for the Kansas City Chiefs.