When Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes his return on Monday night after a December 2025 torn ACL, his left tackle will be an undrafted rookie. Josh Simmons, a first-round pick in 2025, has been ruled out for the game against the Broncos with a back injury. Kahlil Benson will start at left tackle in his first career game.

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

That also delayed the unfortunate update Reid provided about starting left tackle Josh Simmons (Back), who has missed weeks of practice trying to recover from the preseason injury. After answering a few questions about the situation from local media, Reid got straight to the point about Simmons' status.

With Josh Simmons unlikely to play, Andy Reid said he’s comfortable with rookie Kahlil Benson protecting Patrick Mahomes’ blindside.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an injury update on left tackle Josh Simmons following Wednesday's practice.

What's the plan at left tackle for Week 1 if Josh Simmons can't go, and where should expectations be for the Chiefs' 2026 season?

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said earlier this week that "there’s a good chance" left tackle Josh Simmons will miss Monday night's game against the Broncos and Thursday didn't bring any better news on that front.

Kansas City Chiefs legend Tim Grunhard provided a concerning update on lef tackle Josh Simmons' Week 1 availability.

Josh Simmons has missed practice since Aug. 17.

Josh Simmons is not expected to start at Tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Denver Broncos in their Week 1 opener, and the Broncos are expecting Patrick Mahomes to be at 100%. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard,