{"id":111881,"date":"2025-10-18T08:34:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=111881"},"modified":"2025-10-18T08:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:34:56","slug":"%f0%9f%92%a5-red-alert-chiefs-drop-a-shocking-josh-simmons-announcement-just-hours-before-facing-the-raiders-locker-room-whispers-hint-at-chaos-insiders-claim-this-twist-could-flip-the-who","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=111881","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udca5 RED ALERT: Chiefs drop a shocking Josh Simmons announcement just hours before facing the Raiders \u2014 locker room whispers hint at chaos, insiders claim this twist could flip the whole game.. ll"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2230689561_56980a-e1760730777375.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2230689561_56980a-e1760730777375.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2230689561_56980a-e1760730777375.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2230689561_56980a-e1760730777375.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Chiefs Make Josh Simmons Announcement Before Raiders Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"440\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Kansas City Chiefs look to stay in the win column when they face the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday. Heading into Week 7 with a 3-3 record, a victory over their AFC West rival would be a huge boost.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is playing at an MVP level. During Kansas City\u2019s 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions, Mahomes completed 22-of-30 passes for 257 yards and four total touchdowns, three passing and one rushing.<\/p>\n<p>Mahomes looks to improve his passing game against the Raiders with the return of Rashee Rice, his No. 1 wide receiver. Rice is thrilled to be back following a six-week suspension stemming from a multi-vehicle car crash in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>While one major piece of the Chiefs\u2019 offense returns, another crucial part remains missing, starting left tackle Josh Simmons.<\/p>\n<p>A few hours before kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium last week, Simmons abruptly left the team and flew home to California to deal with a family situation, The AP reported. In his place, left tackle Jaylon Moore made his first start of the season.<\/p>\n<p>While details surrounding Simmons\u2019 situation remain murky, the Chiefs revealed his status for Week 7.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Will Not Play Against the Raiders Amid \u2018Grim\u2019 Situation<\/h2>\n<p>The Chiefs announced that Simmons will not suit up and play when the Chiefs travel to Allegiant Stadium to face the Raiders on October 19.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs head coach Andy Reid previously noted that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach was handling the situation regarding Simmons, which drew more questions than answers. ESPN\u2019s Nate Taylor told 96.5 The Fan, \u201cI do believe it\u2019s a family matter. I\u2019m fearful, which is probably the best way I can explain what I\u2019ve heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"64214b32539609fc6e2d961d9a06cb65\">\n<div>\n<article>Josh Simmons is ruled out for Sunday\u2019s game against the Raiders.<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m fearful because we don\u2019t have all the answers right now, that makes the outcome perhaps grim,\u201d Taylor continued. \u201cI just want people to understand that this is really difficult for Josh. I can\u2019t imagine what he\u2019s going through based on what I\u2019ve heard, but hopefully, we\u2019ll know more in the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the situation is \u201cextremely serious,\u201d Taylor noted. \u201cIf he has the chance to get back to normalcy and get back to football, he will do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters on Friday, October 17, Reid confirmed Simmons didn\u2019t attend practice for a third consecutive day. \u201cStill, excused with the family situation,\u201d Reid said. When pressed on the topic, \u201cPersonal, yeah, personal,\u201d Reid added. As of now, there is no timeline for his return.<\/p>\n<p>With Simmons out, Moore will once again step up to protect Mahomes\u2019 blind side. Before selecting Simmons in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, Kansas City signed Moore to a two-year, $30 million contract. During a press conference on Thursday, Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke highly of Moore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo No. 1, the good thing about him coming here is that he does have experience,\u201d Nagy said. \u201cNo. 2, he\u2019s mentally strong, so he\u2019s always prepared, knowing that he\u2019s that guy at any moment that can go in there. And then the third part, too, is [offensive line] Coach [Andy] Heck does a great job of being able to rotate guys in practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd so you throw all those three together, and then all of a sudden you get kind of a short notice, quick deal that, \u2018Hey, you\u2019re going to start and play against one of the best defensive ends in the game.\u2019 What a credit to him.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sent Prayers to LT Josh Simmons<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5553248\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=716\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg 4080w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=150,111 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=300,222 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=768,569 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=1024,759 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=1536,1139 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=2048,1518 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=716,531 716w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=780,578 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=425,315 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=228,169 228w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=243,180 243w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2240644723.jpg?resize=202,150 202w\" alt=\"Chiefs Make Josh Simmons Announcement Before Raiders Game\" width=\"716\" height=\"531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5553248\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5553248\">GettyChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the game against the Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During a press conference on Wednesday, October 15, Mahomes addressed Simmons\u2019 absence. While the 30-year-old quarterback kept their conversations \u201cprivate,\u201d per AtoZSports Charles Goldman, \u201che\u2019s praying for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mahomes previously admitted that Simmons\u2019 sudden departure took him by surprise on Sunday. \u201cYeah, I mean, I didn\u2019t fully know,\u201d he said. \u201cObviously, we had a walkthrough around noon, 1 o\u2019clock, whatever it was. He wasn\u2019t there, so I knew something was up. Talking with the coaches after, obviously a personal matter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Emily Bicks covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Bills, Seahawks and Chiefs. She&#8217;s contributed to Heavy since 2019 and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Stefon Diggs. 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