The mystery around Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons’ absence grew on Tuesday as team owner Clark Hunt declined to comment on the situation. The Chiefs’ offensive lineman, selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, was expected to be a main piece of the team’s offense moving forward. However, Simmons has only played in five games this season, with the last two being missed under mysterious circumstances. The former Ohio State standout was listed on the injury report last week as missing practice due to personal reasons, but was not included on the report ahead of the team’s game against the Detroit Lions. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters he didn’t have any updates on Simmons, and stated that general manager Brett Veach was handling the matter. Team owner Clark Hunt was asked about Simmons during the NFL fall meeting, but declined to comment. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suggested Simmons was dealing with a serious problem, with a separate report indicating he returned home to deal with a family matter. The Chiefs appeared more cohesive on offense in the last two weeks with major victories over the Lions and Las Vegas Raiders, with Jaylon Moore stepping in to replace Simmons. Meanwhile, the team continues to avoid commenting on the situation, highlighting the mystery surrounding their rookie’s absence.