Chiefs Final Injury Report: Kansas City Gets Good News Ahead of Raiders Showdown
Kansas City, MO – October 18, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s AFC West showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders, and rookie left tackle
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed after Friday’s practice that Simmons remains away from the team and offered no further details on his situation or a return timetable. The rookie was initially listed as questionable just hours before kickoff against the Lions last Sunday, but did not play.
In Simmons’ absence, Jaylon Moore will make his second straight start at left tackle. The former 49er, who spent four years backing up All-Pro Trent Williams, stepped in during the 30–17 win over Detroit and is set for his 14th career start this weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
Simmons is the only Chiefs player carrying a game status designation for Week 7. Every other player on the active roster practiced in full on Friday — including rookie running back
For the Raiders, there was cautious optimism as tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice for the first time since October 1 after missing two games with a knee injury. He was limited in participation and is officially
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers also made progress, returning to practice after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday with knee and toe issues. He’s listed as questionable, while
Head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Friday that Meyers saw more reps than Bowers but stopped short of confirming either player’s availability. With a Week 8 bye
Sunday’s matchup between the Chiefs (3–3) and Raiders (2–4) kicks off at 12 p.m. CT at
Despite Simmons’ absence, Kansas City’s offensive line aims to carry over its momentum — and protect Patrick Mahomes in one of the AFC West’s fiercest rivalries.
Chiefs Legend Diagnosed With Dementia at 52 — Can’t Speak, But Still Remembers Playing for Kansas City
Kansas City, MO – A shocking development has shaken the NFL community as news broke that one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time greats has been diagnosed with dementia. At just 52 years old, the disease has left him unable to speak.
According to his family, the former star has moved into a full-time care facility, separated from his wife and children. It is the only place equipped to provide the round-the-clock assistance he now requires, as his memory and cognitive abilities rapidly decline.
His wife shared an emotional update: “He can’t speak anymore. He only remembers our daughter’s name and that he once played football. He doesn’t even know my name. Doctors say it’s Frontotemporal Dementia, but he’s far too young. I believe constant head trauma from CTA caused it.”
The man she’s speaking about is Priest Holmes, the legendary running back who defined Kansas City football from 2001 to 2007. A three-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro, and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2002, Holmes once set the league record with 27 touchdowns in 2003.
Over seven unforgettable seasons with the Chiefs, Holmes amassed more than 6,000 rushing yards and 83 total touchdowns, becoming one of the most dominant backs of his era. Before Jamaal Charles, it was Holmes who held nearly every rushing record in franchise history.
His career was tragically cut short by knee and spinal injuries, but his brilliance on the field remains etched in NFL history. Few players combined vision, toughness, and versatility quite like Holmes during his prime years.
Today, however, that glory feels distant. Holmes can only faintly recall that he once played for the Chiefs, along with the name of his daughter — heartbreaking proof of how devastating this illness can be.
Across Chiefs Kingdom, fans and former teammates are rallying with prayers and support. Priest Holmes was once the face of Kansas City’s rise in the early 2000s, and now, many hope he can summon that same fighting spirit in the toughest battle of his life.
