Is Josh Simmons injured? Latest on the Chiefs OT after illness before Jaguars clash

Chiefs’ Josh Simmons was ruled out with a pregame illness but surprisingly took the field and played in Monday night’s game against the Jaguars.

Updated on: Oct 7, 2025, 06:16:33 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons was listed as questionable before the Monday Night Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to the Chiefs, Simmons had suffered a pregame illness that ruled him out of the game. However, when the game started, Simmons was seen on the field with his helmet on, taking part in the game.

Josh Simmons of the Kansas City Chiefs watches a game from the sidelines during the second quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025. (Getty Images via AFP)

Despite being ruled out of the game initially, Simmons started at offensive tackle for the Chiefs against the Jaguars. It confused many Chiefs fans as he was listed as questionable before the game with an illness. It was not revealed, however, what the illness was.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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