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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 22, 2026 03:24 PM ET

Ed Werder cites Chiefs' Josh Simmons update to fault Eagles on Jalen Hurts transparency

Chiefs' 2025 first-round tackle went on IR on Oct. 22

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What happened: Kansas City outlined the medical plan for left tackle Josh Simmons on Thursday, disclosing that a spine specialist's second opinion recommended rehabilitation rather than surgery for a bulging disc in his back. Pointing to that detailed breakdown, NFL reporter Ed Werder noted that Philadelphia would have benefited from similar openness regarding quarterback Jalen Hurts' health.

Why it matters: Philadelphia's approach to injury disclosures has drawn scrutiny even after the NFL medical chief defended the Eagles' handling of Hurts' blood clot earlier this week. Clearer public timelines around a franchise quarterback or a starting offensive tackle reduce outside speculation while teams manage long-term roster availability.

What to watch: Kansas City will track how Simmons' back responds to non-surgical treatment before clearing the 32nd overall pick to return to practice. Philadelphia faces continued attention on how it handles future medical updates surrounding Hurts.

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