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Chiefs Rookie Simmons Absent, Moore Steps Up at Tackle
10/16/2025
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- Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons remains absent from practice due to a personal matter, with no timeline for his return.
- Head coach Andy Reid and agent Drew Rosenhaus have declined to provide details.
- General manager Brett Veach is managing the situation.
- In Simmons' absence, Jaylon Moore has started at left tackle.
- Rashee Rice is returning from suspension and will receive a significant workload.
