Chiefs place LT Josh Simmons on IR as his back rehab stalls; Rashee Rice not headed to IR
The 5-second answer
The Kansas City Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve after his rehab from a bulging, herniated disc in his lower back plateaued; he will miss at least four games and does not need surgery, according to ESPN. Wide receiver Rashee Rice, out with a hamstring injury, was not expected to go on IR (Kansas City Star).
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Simmons | Left tackle; on IR, at least 4 games | ESPN |
| Simmons injury | Bulging, herniated lower-back disc; no surgery | ESPN |
| Rashee Rice | Wide receiver, hamstring; not expected on IR | Kansas City Star |
What Andy Reid said
Reid called Rice "a pretty fast healer," while Simmons was still ramping up (Kansas City Star).
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