# Chiefs coach tells Josh Simmons to leave meeting

> Chiefs coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes told left tackle Josh Simmons to leave a team meeting after he sat with feet up.
- Title: Chiefs coach tells Josh Simmons to leave meeting · NBC Sports
- Summary: Chiefs coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes told left tackle Josh Simmons to leave a team meeting after he sat with feet up. Chiefs coach Andy Reid and…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-andy-reid-and-patrick-mahomes-told-josh-simmons-to-leave-a-team-meeting
- Published: 2026-10-25T11:40:07.99+00:00
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- Topics: chiefs, andy reid, patrick mahomes, josh simmons, nfl, team meeting, back injury, sports
## Team meeting incident
Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons was told to leave a Wednesday team meeting by head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
## Simmons' back injury
Simmons said he sat with feet up due to back injury, and Reid told him if he couldn't sit upright he should get treatment from training staff.
## Mahomes' instruction
Mahomes told Simmons he should leave and stop disrupting the meeting, and Simmons did.
## Simmons' apology
Simmons later apologized to Reid and team leaders according to the report.
## Injury report reason
Chiefs said Simmons didn't practice due to 'back/not injury related-personal' which might combine his injury and dispute with Reid.
## Simmons' playing status
Simmons hasn't played this season, missed 14 games, and could play as early as Week 11 against Cardinals.
## Key takeaway

Chiefs coach Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes told Josh Simmons to leave a team meeting after he sat with feet up due to back injury.