🚨Chiefs Rookie Josh Simmons Makes an Emotional Return — Teammates and Coaches Show Up on Their Day Off to Welcome Him Back👇

🏈 Kansas City, MO – November 4, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs got more than just a player back this week — they got a reminder of what family looks like inside the locker room.

After missing four games due to personal family matters, rookie left tackle Josh Simmons made his long-awaited return to the facility. The first-round pick from Ohio State had started all five of his early-season games before his sudden departure left a noticeable gap in both protection and morale.

But what happened upon his return sent a powerful message through the organization.

Instead of easing back in, Simmons showed up early on what was supposed to be a day off. He strapped on his gear, hit the practice field, and began running drills alone. Word quickly spread — and within an hour, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and several linemen joined him, followed by members of the coaching staff.

“It wasn’t about football,” one team staffer said. “It was about family. Josh didn’t ask anyone to come — they just did. That’s what this culture is built on.”

The scene reflected everything Andy Reid preaches about the Chiefs’ identity — accountability, heart, and unity. Mahomes later told reporters, “Josh didn’t have to say a word. The way he showed up spoke louder than anything.”

With Kansas City entering the bye week at 5–4, Simmons’ return brings more than a roster boost — it reignites belief. It’s a moment that reminded everyone inside Arrowhead that while stats can fade, brotherhood never takes a day off.

“I didn’t come back to just play football,” Simmons said quietly after practice. “I came back to play for my brothers.”

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