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What is going on with Josh Simmons?

The rookie was absent from Wednesday’s practice after unexpectedly missing Week 6.

In his opening remarks to reporters during Wednesday’s media availability, Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid would not state too much about Simmons or the situation.

“As far as the Josh Simmons situation goes, I’m not going to comment on it today, “said Reid.

“[General Manager Brett] Veach is handling everything there — and we’ll leave it at that. “

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes later added that he was “praying” for Simmons, but he declined to provide any details about the private situation.

So, why is everyone around the Chiefs so quiet about what is happening with Josh Simmons?

Josh Simmons Suddenly Left The Team On Game Day

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia (76) and offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

ESPN Kansas City beat reporter Nate Taylor is speaking out about Josh Simmons, describing his absence from Sunday’s game as “extremely unusual.”

Simmons, selected No. 32 overall in April, was added to the injury report Sunday and listed as questionable due to a personal reason.

Taylor said during an episode of the “Only Weird Games” podcast on Tuesday that it is now being reported that Simmons was in California.

When further questioned about whether he left due to a family emergency, Taylor said, “It appears it could be family-related, but I don’t know that definitively.”

“He left at a time on Sunday that is extremely unusual,” Taylor said of Simmons, “and I’m not sure when he’s coming back. I don’t know if the team — as of right now, the team doesn’t know when he’s coming back. No one associated with the Kansas City Chiefs has said to me, ‘Oh, he’ll be back Thursday or he’ll be back Friday or we anticipate him to be back at a certain point in time.’”

With Josh Simmons out of the lineup, backup Jaylon Moore served as the Chiefs’ starting left tackle during Week 6. It appears that he could be in line to continue serving in that role should Simmons miss more time.

He did quite well as Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards and four total touchdowns, and he rushed 10 times for 32 yards. It was a game that saw him give an evil eye to Dan Campbell following the contest.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.