Chiefs Reportedly Place Josh Simmons on Injured Reserve
The Macon Telegraph reports that the Chiefs are placing offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to a back injury.
Macon, GA, October 22, 2026 —
The Macon Telegraph reports that the Chiefs are placing offensive tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve because of a back injury.
The report identifies Simmons by name and position and gives the back injury as the reason for the move. The information provided does not specify when the injury occurred, when the injured-reserve placement will take effect, or how long Simmons is expected to be unavailable.
The report summary also does not provide a statement from Simmons, the Chiefs, a coach, or a medical representative. It does not describe the nature or severity of the back injury, say whether Simmons has undergone evaluation or treatment, or provide details about who may take his place. Those points remain unreported in the available information.
No date for the Macon Telegraph report was provided in the summary. It also does not include further details about Simmons’s recent playing status or the team’s plans following the reported placement. Accordingly, the confirmed scope of the report is limited to the stated move, the player’s position, and the back injury cited as its reason.
The report does not provide a timetable for any further update. Whether the Chiefs or Simmons will share additional information was not specified.
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