Simmons’ back flares up — Week 1 status unresolved

Josh Simmons’ recurring back issue has interrupted his preparation for the opener, leaving Kansas City to keep evaluating its tackle depth.

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- • Simmons did not practice Wednesday.
- • Reid described the issue as a back “flare up.”
- • No return timetable was provided in the update.
- • Reid said Simmons has been working and doing rehab at the Chiefs facility.
- • Kansas City has used the absence to rotate other linemen.
- • The staff is evaluating contingency options at left tackle.
- • Kansas City opens against Denver on Sept. 14.
- • The next practice reports should clarify whether Simmons is progressing.
- • Left-tackle continuity matters more with Mahomes returning from knee surgery.