Chiefs Get Surprise Add to Injury Report Before Kickoff vs. Lions
Ahead of Chiefs-Lions kickoff, HC Andy Reid and Co. have a surprise add to the injury report.
The Kansas City Chiefs came into Sunday’s Week 6 contest against the Detroit Lions relatively healthy, but the club got a late surprise just hours before kickoff.
Right around 2:00 p.m. local time, rookie left tackle Josh Simmons was added to the injury report. Per Kansas City’s official tweet on X, it’s non-injury-related (personal).
Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Added to Injury Report Before Game vs. Lions
Simmons, the Chiefs’ first-round pick back in April, has been the starter in each game this season. Five weeks into his NFL career, he’s logged 314 snaps for the reigning AFC champions — good for 95% of those available on offense. He also has 25 special teams snaps on his resume.
This is a new development for Simmons, who was a full participant in each practice this week and carried no original designation into the weekend. Prior to kickoff on Monday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he was a late add as well. Week 5’s instance was due to illness, indicating that this may be something separate. He played through the illness in prime time, turning in another solid performance.
Speaking to the media this week, left guard Kingsley Suamataia opened up about his growing on-field chemistry with Simmons. The Chiefs’ left-side offensive line duo is evolving into a quality young tandem.
“Most definitely,” Suamataia said. “It’s my second year [and] Josh’s first year. Just trying to grasp everything I learned my first year and share it with him, especially with the plays, we have a lot of plays but he’s taking it on well, he’s an incredible athlete and I love playing next to him.”
UPDATE: Per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Simmons is “dealing with a family matter back home in California.” Rapoport describes it as “doubtful” Simmons is back in Kansas City in time for the game.
Simmons was ruled out by the Chiefs just over two hours before kickoff.
Kansas City Desperately Needs Simmons in Week 6 Monday Night Football Bout
Although he fell to the end of round one, Simmons’ collegiate reputation made him a can’t-miss prospect. The Chiefs capitalized on his draft-day slide, and the rest is history. According to Pro Football Focus, his 72.3 pass blocking grade ranks 24th out of 112 qualified tackles. He’s been credited with 12 pressures and 1 sack thus far.
Kansas City’s primary backup behind Simmons and right tackle Jawaan Taylor is offseason signing Jaylon Moore. Moore, who was expected to start at left tackle prior to the selection of Simmons, is on a two-year deal. He has 55 regular-season games of experience with the San Francisco 49ers, but he’s played all of 20 offensive snaps in 2025.
2023 third-round pick Wanya Morris is the Chiefs’ final reserve tackle. He played in all 17 games a year ago, including 11 starts. He’s only been on the field for six offensive snaps this season.
Despite being banged up, the Lions’ defense must be respected. Not only is Aidan Hutchinson one of the best pass rushers in the sport, but others like Tyleik Williams and DJ Reader are formidable presences up front. Al-Quadin Muhammad, who has 3.5 sacks through five weeks, may be in for a career year. Detroit’s defense boasts a 22.8% pressure rate, which ranks seventh in the sport.
Sitting at 2-3 on the year, the Chiefs will need all hands on deck to take down one of the NFC’s best.
Raiders’ Linebacker Makes History in Record-Setting Performance
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White turned back the clock with one of the most dominant performances of his career in the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans.
The veteran linebacker filled the stat sheet with nine total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception, a complete performance that reminded everyone why he was once considered one of the league’s premier defenders.
Devin White Delivers Historic Performance in Raiders’ Win Over Titans
GettyDevin White #45 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after his interception.
White’s interception in the first half was his fourth career pick and his first since 2023, highlighting his ability to make plays in coverage as well as against the run. But it wasn’t just a productive outing; it was a historic one.
White became the first Raiders player since Khalil Mack in 2016 to record a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception in a single game. He’s also the only the third Raider since 1999 to accomplish that feat, joining Mack and Trace Armstrong (2002).
For a player on a one-year “prove it” deal, White’s breakout couldn’t have come at a better time. Since entering the league in 2019, the 27-year-old linebacker has totaled 628 tackles and 24 sacks, making him one of only three players in the NFL over that span with at least 600 tackles and 20 sacks. His latest effort not only powered a statement win for Las Vegas but also reinforced that he can still play at an elite level when healthy.
The Raiders’ defense as a whole continues to show growth under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Sunday’s win marked the 10th straight game in which the unit held opponents to under 30 yards on their opening drive, the longest active streak in the NFL and the Raiders’ longest since the 2010-11 season.
White’s versatility and leadership have played a major role in that consistency, helping set the tone early and often for a resurgent Las Vegas defense.
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Devin White strip sack near the goal line 👀
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Overcoming Pain, Loss, and Self-Doubt to Find Purpose Again
For White, Sunday’s performance meant much more than numbers or records. It represented resilience.
After battling through injuries and personal struggles, the former Pro Bowler is finally beginning to feel like himself again.
White’s NFL journey has been anything but straightforward. After helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers capture a Super Bowl title in 2020 and earning a Pro Bowl nod the following year, injuries began to derail his trajectory. Though he tried to play through the pain, the decision ultimately hurt both him and his former team.
“I’ve been a guy who, my whole entire football career, I’ve never been hurt,” White said before the start of the 2025 season. “And so when you get hurt and you want to play through those injuries to help your team, you also can hurt yourself by doing it. I think that’s what I did. I think it was selfish of myself, to myself, to put myself out there… because at the end of the day, they need the Devin White that could be just lights out for four quarters.”
Now, that’s who the Raiders saw on the field against the Titans. The player who can, and was, lights out for four quarters.
White’s words carry the weight of someone who’s been through the highs and lows of professional sports. Now healthy and motivated, he’s proving that his story is far from over. His historic performance against Tennessee wasn’t just a reminder of the player he once was; it was a declaration of the man he’s become.
