Chiefs LT Josh Simmons dealing with bulging disc, to miss at least 4 games
Kansas City's starting left tackle has been sidelined all season with a bulging disc in his lower back, and won't return until at least Week 5 even though the team skipped IR
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Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, who has missed the first three games of the season, has been dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back and continues to make steady progress, head coach Andy Reid said.
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate): #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons, who has missed the first 3 games of the season, has been dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back and continues to make steady progress, per HC Andy Reid. Kansas City elected not to place him on IR before the season, but it now appears he'll miss at least 4 games anyway. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson has filled in nicely at LT.
Kansas City elected not to place Simmons on injured reserve before the season, but it now appears he'll miss at least four games anyway. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson has filled in nicely at left tackle in his absence.
The decision to keep Simmons off IR was a bet that he could return sooner, but the back issue has kept him out longer than the team hoped. His steady progress is encouraging, though the team is prepared to lean on Benson on the blind side for now.
Benson's play has been a positive development for a Chiefs offensive line looking to protect its quarterback. Simmons' eventual return would give Kansas City another option as it looks to solidify protection up front.