Chiefs: Josh Simmons and Rashee Rice ready for training camp

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Offensive tackle Josh Simmons will be ready to fully participate when the Kansas City Chiefs begin their training camp in July, according to coach Andy Reid on Thursday. Reid also confirmed that wide receiver Rashee Rice, who missed a large part of last season due to a knee injury, will also be available for training camp. Rice has already been participating in offseason practices. The Chiefs selected Simmons in the first round this year (pick number 32) after he missed part of his 2024 season at Ohio State due to a patellar injury. Simmons participated in the offseason practices and minicamp, although these sessions, unlike most at training camp, are non-contact.

“You can see his athleticism,” Reid said, as the Chiefs concluded their mandatory minicamp. “You can see his eagerness. He has a great attitude. He has approached everything the right way and a little bit more. You can tell, just by watching his rehabilitation, that he has the mindset of, ‘I’m going to get there’”.

Andy Reid

The coach continued praising Simmons’ effort.

“He worked hard to get there. So we respect that part. He has done a good job, he has worked well, and we’ll see how he does in training camp. It’s different when things go fast and there’s full contact and pads. We’ll see how he does”.

Andy Reid

The Chiefs also signed veteran free agent Jaylon Moore as a candidate to fill the vacant left tackle position. Reid also stated that he was not inclined to limit Travis Kelce’s snaps this season or to make concessions due to Kelce’s age. The veteran tight end will turn 36 in October.

“I don’t feel that,” Reid said. “I imagine it would be similar to last year. He’s in great shape right now, so I think he’s looking forward to getting started.”

Andy ReidReid indicated that he will monitor Kelce’s playing time as training camp and the season progress, and that he will change the plan if necessary.

“I always watch him,” Reid said. “I always take it into account. I know he’s getting older. He doesn’t know he’s getting older, but I do, so I can be the bad guy in some cases and if I think it’s affecting him a little bit, I’ll take him out and put him where he needs to be. Other than that, he hasn’t shown me any of that yet. He’s done very well.”

Andy Reid