Overview
- Simmons told reporters at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday that daily workouts have put him in better shape and that he currently weighs about 285 to 290 pounds with a target of 300 pounds by Week 1.
- Coach Andy Reid praised Simmons' skillset and mindset and said the key issue for his development is staying healthy and on the field for a full season.
- Simmons appeared effective in his limited rookie action, logging 525 offensive snaps across eight games and allowing two sacks while registering 18 pressures and 14 hurries.
- His rookie year was disrupted first by a torn patellar tendon in college, then an undisclosed family absence and finally a season-ending wrist dislocation and fracture that required surgery.
- Fans posted mixed reactions to his leaner look with some praising his athleticism and others worried a 285-pound tackle could lack needed mass; the Chiefs will be watched for how he adds weight without losing strength or technique as training camp approaches.