ARLINGTON, Texas – Josh Simmons left Thursday’s game so quickly that few noticed he was gone. Wanya Morris ran on the field with a host of other routine substitutions. However, Simmons left and didn’t return. And in brutal news for Kansas City, the starting left tackle now may not return this season.Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey (52) and offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) celebrate a touchdown carry by running back Kareem Hunt (29) (center) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesInsider Ian Rapoport said Thursday night that the rookie not only dislocated his wrist but also fractured it. #Chiefs LT Josh Simmons, who impressed against the #Cowboys before exiting with an injury, suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist, sources say. He left the stadium in a cast and is out indefinitely.MRI tomorrow, then he’ll seek opinions on treatment options. pic.twitter.com/qESaUOKfoT— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 28, 2025Simmons left during the middle of a third-quarter drive and went directly to the locker room, presumably to undergo X-rays. Only minutes after announcing him as questionable, the Chiefs quickly ruled him out. Rapoport said Simmons left AT&T Stadium in a cast and is scheduled for an MRI in Kansas City on Friday.Jul 22, 2025; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Jaylon Moore (77) walks down the hill to the practice fields during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesWhy Chiefs can't simply plug in Jaylon MooreEarlier this season, the Chiefs missed Simmons but held up well over his four-game absence, when the first-round selection had to leave the team for personal reasons and be with his family. Kansas City was 3-1 in that stretch with Jaylon Moore as its starting left tackle.The problem now is that not only did Simmons sustain a significant injury on Thursday, so did starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor. The veteran departed just before halftime on Thursday with a what Andy Reid said after the game was a strained triceps. Moore replaced Taylor at right tackle over the final two quarters.Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (74) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesIn fact, over the final 18 minutes Thursday, three of the Chiefs’ five offensive linemen were backups, including Mike Caliendo, who started at right guard for an injured Trey Smith. “They battled, man,” said Patrick Mahomes after the game. “That’s a hard thing to do on a short week, to come against a good defensive line, one that can rush the passer from all five positions.“And they did a good job battling, when their number was called. And so, hopefully we can get some of these guys back and get them healthy over this extended week that we have, but I have confidence in those guys stepping in to play if need to be.”Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) at the line of scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesSmith also could be out indefinitelySmith’s ankle is reportedly sprained in two places and expected to keep him out at least through the Chiefs’ next game, next Sunday night against Houston. “Yeah, listen,” Reid said, “we go next man up and try to make it work. Our pass game was a little off. He had to move around quite a bit, but the guys battled. They did the best they could. That’s a good defensive front. Just off on timing a little bit, but Pat still made some great plays.”Chiefs Kingdom, don’t miss what’s next for your beloved team. Catch the Internet’s best coverage and stay up to date by registering for a FREE newsletter, sent every morning. SIGN UP HERE NOW.