Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons missed his third straight game Monday night against the Washington Commanders, extending an absence from the team that began in mid-October. Before the game,

The two notable additions were left tackle Josh Simmons, who was drafted in the first-round of the draft, and veteran left tackle Jaylon Moore, who signed with the Chiefs in the offseason.

Piggybacking off Andy Reid’s optimism, Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said he anticipates Josh Simmons, who has been away from the team for several weeks, to return to the team.

Read about ex-Ohio State lineman Josh Simmons' absence from the Kansas City Chiefs and when he might be expected back on an NFL field.

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The situation surrounding Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons remains murky — and contains a “level of mystery” — after the rookie missed Week 6.

Simmons, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, returned home to California prior to the Chiefs' Week 6 game and was ruled out on the availability report with a "personal" designation. Coach Andy Reid initially declined to comment on the situation but this week offered a positive update on his first-year offensive lineman.

Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons is expected to rejoin the team "in a few weeks," Nate Taylor of ESPN reports.

The Chiefs pulled away in the second half to secure an impressive Monday night win over the Commanders. But their prior Monday night game act