Mahomes and Kelce the Chiefs dynamic duo (3:09)

Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport

Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

Josh Simmons was told to leave a Kansas City Chiefs team meeting by coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes , a situation for which the second-year offensive tackle later apologized, sources told NFL Network.

The incident occurred Wednesday, one day before the Chiefs placed Simmons on injured reserve because of a back injury.

Simmons, a 2025 first-round draft pick who was inactive for Kansas City's first five games, was sitting with his feet up in the offense's meeting room when Reid asked him to put his feet down, according to multiple sources who witnessed the interaction.

Simmons pushed back by telling Reid he had to sit that way because his back and hips were aching, according to sources.…