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November 4, 2025 \u2013 Kansas City, Missouri
\nAfter weeks of silence and speculation, Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons has finally spoken out, addressing the wave of rumors that swirled during his unexpected leave from the team last month.
\nSimmons, who returned to the Chiefs this week after missing four games due to what the team called a \u201cfamily matter,\u201d set the record straight in an emotional media session on Monsday afternoon \u2014 putting an end to speculation about substance issues, health concerns, or disciplinary trouble.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen what people said online \u2014 that I was dealing with drugs, that my health was bad, that something was wrong with my family,\u201d Simmons said calmly. \u201cNone of that is true. This was a personal situation \u2014 something private that I needed to handle as a man. And I\u2019d appreciate if people respected that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The rookie left tackle, who had started in Kansas City\u2019s first five games, emphasized that his time away from football was not the result of any violation or misconduct, but rather a moment where \u201clife had to come first.\u201d
\n\"Josh<\/p>\n

\u201cThis wasn\u2019t about football. It wasn\u2019t about discipline. It was about me needing time to take care of something important off the field,\u201d Simmons continued. \u201cAnd through all of that, one person who never stopped checking on me was Patrick Mahomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simmons grew emotional as he described the support he received from the Chiefs\u2019 franchise quarterback during what he called \u201cthe hardest few weeks of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPatrick didn\u2019t ask for details. He just made sure I was okay,\u201d Simmons said. \u201cHe told me, \u2018You\u2019re part of this family \u2014 you don\u2019t walk through hard times alone.\u2019 That meant more to me than he probably realizes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sources close to the team confirmed that Mahomes stayed in regular contact with Simmons during his absence, helping coordinate support from team staff and encouraging the rookie to prioritize his mental and emotional well-being.
\nHead coach Andy Reid echoed that sentiment, telling reporters:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud of how Josh handled things. He did the right thing \u2014 took care of his responsibilities, then came back ready to work. That\u2019s what being a professional is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now back in the facility and preparing for the second half of the season, Simmons says he\u2019s focused entirely on earning back the trust of his coaches and teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know how fast rumors spread in this business. But I\u2019m here now, stronger and clearer than before,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve got a job to do, and I\u2019m going to give everything I have to protect my quarterback \u2014 especially the guy who stood by me when I needed it most.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Chiefs gear up for their post-bye-week stretch, Simmons\u2019 return \u2014 and his resilience \u2014 have already made an impact.
\nBecause in Kansas City, the message remains the same: family first, football next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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