Josh Simmons has been away from the Chiefs due to a personal matter and has not played in recent games. He’s been listed as out or not practicing for Week 9, with Team sources indicating the issue is not an injury but a family/personal matter. There isn’t a firm public timeline for his return, though coaches have suggested it’s a personal situation that’s being handled and that he could return when ready. In his absence, Kansas City has relied on other linemen, such as Jaylon Moore, at left tackle, with updates indicating Moore’s status has also affected the lineup. Direct answer:
- Reason he’s not playing: personal/family matter, not an injury. [source context: public reporting from team updates and multiple outlets indicating a non-injury-related absence]
- Current status timeline: no definitive return date publicly provided; team has remained cautious and focused on resolution of the personal matters. [source context: repeated notes from Andy Reid and team reporting]
- Impact on the lineup: Chiefs have used other tackles in his stead; Moore has been the primary fill-in, with further contingency if Moore cannot go. [source context: game-day designations and depth chart updates]
