The Kansas City Chiefs place left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve, sidelining the 2025 first‑round pick until at least Week 11 (Nov. 22) as he recovers from a bulging lower‑back disc. Simmons, who has not taken a regular‑season snap this year, will miss a minimum of four more weeks but does not require surgery. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson steps in at left tackle, ranking 30th among 75 qualified tackles with 12 pressures in five games. Simmons, drafted 32nd overall, previously struggled with injuries, including a wrist fracture his rookie season.
The Chiefs announce their Week 7 injury slate ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Seahawks. Left tackle Josh Simmons lands on Reserve/Injured, while key players Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) and Jaylon Moore (concussion) miss practice. L’Jarius Sneed, Travis Kelce, and Cooper McDonald remain limited, with McDonald needing activation by Saturday after a week‑1 knee injury. Full participants include Mahomes, Cyrus Allen and Trey Smith. Seattle adds running back Zach Charbonnet off the PUP list and notes limited work from Demarcus Lawrence and Uchenne Nwosu. Final updates are expected Friday.
In Week 6, Chiefs safety Chris Roland‑Wallace is ejected after a scuffle with Chargers lineman Alex Harkey on the first play of the fourth quarter. Despite the offsetting penalties, the 20‑snap rookie logged four tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss before leaving the game. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo praised Roland‑Wallace’s character, noting his quick apology and calling him “solid as a rock,” saying the incident won’t define his future. Spagnuolo highlighted the player’s strong performance in the Chiefs’ dime packages—allowing just three yards on three receptions and generating three pressures on five blitzes—suggesting his role could expand as the season progresses.
A new police report sheds light on the former NFL star’s final moments.
Seattle announces two roster moves ahead of Week 7 vs. Kansas City. Zach Charbonnet returns from the PUP list, while second‑year tight end Elijah Arroyo is placed on injured reserve after a shoulder injury against Denver. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms Arroyo will undergo season‑ending shoulder surgery, ending a rookie year that yielded just one catch for 17 yards. The setback follows a knee injury that sidelined him late in 2025. Seattle’s tight‑end depth now includes AJ Barner, Eric Saubert, Nick Kallerup and practice‑squad addition Josiah Deguara.
The Seattle Seahawks are currently gearing up for their upcoming home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening. The Seahawks are looking to bounce back after an ugly loss on the road vs the Denver Broncos last week in prime time, one in which the offense struggled mightily to produce. Now, the team […]
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The Chiefs will be without a key piece of their offense for at least the next 4 games.
The Kansas City Chiefs have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 NFL season, currently sitting at 5-0 following their recent home win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs have played this entire season without starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons, whom the team selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL […]
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Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is placed on Reserve/IR after his back rehab plateaued, sidelining him for at least four weeks. The injury dates back to August 17, when he reported calf discomfort that led to an MRI revealing a herniated lumbar disc—linked to his 2024 knee surgery. After non‑surgical rehab showed initial improvement, progress stalled, prompting the team, coaches, and his agent to move him to IR. Simmons could be eligible to return by Week 11, the home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Chiefs VP of Sports Medicine Rick Burkholder emphasized the need for more time to regain full function.
After months of uncertainty surrounding their former first-round pick, the Chiefs are facing more questions about his future and their plans at left tackle.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has passed away at 37, according to multiple ex-teammates.
Per Charles Goldman, Chiefs VP of sports medicine and performance Rick Burkholder said they are placing OT Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a bulging disc in his lower back, which has sidelined him for the first six weeks of the year. According to Goldman, Burkholder said Simmons has plateaued in the recovery process, and […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs sit right about in the middle as it pertains to remaining strength of schedule over the final 12 weeks of the 2026 season.
Through the first five games of the 2026 season, the Kansas City Chiefs rank among the NFL’s top tackling teams. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit sits in the top 10 for points, yards, third‑down and red‑zone defense, and boasts the league’s lowest missed‑tackle rate (7.4% vs. an 11.9% average). Pro Football Focus reports just 20 missed tackles total, the fourth‑fewest in the league. Key contributors include linebackers Nick Bolton (7.4%) and Drue Tranquill (2.7%), cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed (6.5%) and Mansoor Delane (8.7%), and rookies Christian Roland‑Wallace and Kristian Fulton, who registered zero missed tackles. The strong tackling helped limit big runs and support a rising pass rush, positioning the Chiefs’ defense as a cornerstone of the team’s success.
In the Chiefs’ Week 6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, rookie wideout Cyrus Allen steps up amid injuries, catching two contested passes for 27 yards in a five‑snap debut. After the game, quarterback Patrick Mahomes praises Allen’s ability to make tough catches, noting a near‑first‑down on third down and a big traffic‑filled grab near the chains. Mahomes highlights Allen’s route‑running, speed, and hard‑working mentality, promising a larger role as he grows comfortable in the offense. The young receiver joins a promising group that includes Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong.
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With the Seahawks sitting at 3-3 and facing tough games against the Chiefs and Bears, Field Gulls outlines twelve trade‑deadline targets that could spark a turnaround before the Nov. 10 deadline. The piece highlights running back options—Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard and rookie Omarion Hampton—to replace lost production from Kenneth Walker III and injured backs, noting Taylor’s steep price and contract length. On defense, veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack emerges as a priority to boost a solid but inconsistent pass rush. The article weighs the financial and draft costs of each move, asking whether a single addition can revive Seattle’s season.
The Seattle Seahawks are looking vulnerable following last season’s Super Bowl run. Seattle is 3-3 on the season after losing to Denver on Thursday Night Football. Now the Seahawks must face their former Super Bowl MVP during their upcoming matchup on Sunday Night Football. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald explained that he has nothing but […]
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The Chiefs will eventually need to replace Travis Kelce, and a developing contract dispute in Detroit could offer an unexpected solution.
The Kansas City Chiefs may have to navigate another game without Rashee Rice. The wide receiver remained sidelined for Wednesday’s practice ahead of Sunday’s road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. According to the official Week 7 injury report, Rice did not participate because of hamstring and knee issues. That has raised further concerns about his […]
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The Seattle Seahawks may finally be getting a much-needed boost in the backfield. Zach Charbonnet took a major step toward returning to action ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Charbonnet was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice for the first time since opening his practice window on […]
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Kenneth Walker III has been on a record pace to open his Chiefs tenure. The Kansas City running back is already outperforming his old team in a number of categories.
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are having a disappointing 2026 NFL campaign. They lost the Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 22-6. The team has lost all six of their games they have participated in so far this season. Amid the struggles, many are questioning whether Herbert […]
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Patrick Mahomes has kept his focus sharp this season. The Chiefs improved to 5-0 after a 22-6 win over the Chargers on Sunday, and the quarterback now has a lot to say off the field. His latest comments address a serious health scare involving fellow Eagles star Jalen Hurts, and they carry real weight around […]
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Patrick Mahomes has kept his focus sharp this season. The Chiefs improved to 5-0 after a 22-6 win over the Chargers on Sunday, and the quarterback now has a lot to say off the field. His latest comments address a serious health scare involving fellow Eagles star Jalen Hurts, and they carry real weight around […]
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