The Kansas City Chiefs won't have the services of starting left tackle Josh Simmons for the third week in a row. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt provided an update on Simmons, who is currently dealing with a family matter.

The Chiefs have been without Josh Simmons since Week 6. Andy Reid provided an update on the rookie's status ahead of Week 8.

Will Kansas City Chiefs OL Josh Simmons play against the Washington Commanders today? Here's the latest update on Simmons' status.

On Friday, ESPN’s Nate Taylor reported that the Chiefs were hopeful Simmons could return to the team during the team’s bye week. That bye week comes in Week 10, meaning Simmons would miss a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills before returning to possibly be back in action for a Week 11 game against the Denver Broncos.

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Simmons, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, returned home to California prior to the Chiefs' Week 6 game and was ruled out on the availability report with a "personal" designation. Coach Andy Reid initially declined to comment on the situation but this week offered a positive update on his first-year offensive lineman.

Will Chiefs OL Josh Simmons play against the Commanders in Week 8? Here's the latest update on Simmons' status.

Andy Reid said Simmons is "taking care of family" and in communication with the team. The rookie could return at some point this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft pick has been missing from the team since October 12 with no public explanation given.

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has now missed two straight games due to what the club has described as a personal matter. Head coach Andy Reid offered a bit more insight into the rookie’s situation on Thursday.