Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Simmons (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Simmons has been sidelined throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to his recovery from a torn patellar tendon suffered in the sixth game of his 2024 campaign with Ohio State, but his rehab remains completely on track. The rookie first-rounder will compete with Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle gig during training camp.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Recovery going well
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Head coach Andy Reid told reporters Thursday that Simmons (knee) is "further ahead than [he] thought" in his recovery process, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Reid added that Simmons has done well in all the individual work the Chiefs assigned him, noting that he's hopeful for the rookie tackle will be able to practice with the team in the near future. Once the 2025 first-round pick is fully healthy, he's expected to compete for Kansas City's starting left tackle position throughout the summer.
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Chiefs' Josh Simmons: Chiefs select 32nd overall
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The Chiefs selected Simmons (knee) in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 32nd overall.
Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon in the sixth game of the 2024 season, meaning he might be at risk of a redshirt during his rookie season. The Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore from San Francisco to serve as a stopgap option at left tackle, but Simmons (6-foot-5, 317 pounds) now projects as Kansas City's long-term starter at left tackle after dominating at both Ohio State (2023-2024) and San Diego State (2021-2022). The offensive line was a big problem for the Chiefs in their Super Bowl loss, but having Simmons the next time around could make a difference.
