C. The Chiefs wasted ZERO time after Josh Simmons’ brutal injury — bringing in a former Browns first-rounder for an emergency workout that stunned the league.

“🚨The Chiefs wasted ZERO time after Josh Simmons’ brutal injury — bringing in a former Browns first-rounder for an emergency workout that stunned the league. Fans are split: is Kansas City desperate, or did they just uncover a hidden gem who could save their season?”

Kansas City, MO — December 6, 2025 

The silence inside the Chiefs facility on Friday morning said everything. A season already stretched thin by injuries took its harshest turn yet, and Kansas City found itself confronting another brutal reality in the trenches as left tackle Josh Simmons was officially ruled out for the remainder of the year. His dislocated and fractured wrist, suffered in the Thanksgiving loss to Dallas, required immediate surgery. The news landed hard. The building felt it. The players felt it. And suddenly the fight to save the season gained a new layer of urgency.

The Chiefs have been here before . backs against the wall, reshuffling an offensive line already battered by weeks of attrition. But this time felt heavier. Simmons had just begun returning to form following a private family issue that kept him away earlier in the season, and teammates described his resurgence as one of the locker room’s quiet bright spots. Losing him now . in the middle of a critical stretch . hit with a sting no stat sheet could capture.

It was against that backdrop that Kansas City moved quickly, refusing to let the emotional weight stall action. The front office opened its doors Friday afternoon for an urgent workout, evaluating internal and external options as Sunday’s matchup with Houston loomed. And in the middle of that scramble, one name emerged . a former first-round pick now searching for redemption and purpose after a turbulent exit from Cleveland.

Jedrick Wills Jr. arrived in Kansas City with minimal fanfare but maximum attention. Once viewed as a foundational piece in Cleveland’s protection unit, he came into the workout with something to prove . to the league, to the Chiefs, and perhaps most of all to himself. Kansas City needed stability. Wills needed a lifeline. And somewhere between the desperation of a playoff chase and the hunger of a player looking to rewrite his story, there was a sense the timing might somehow be perfect.

The mood inside the Chiefs’ indoor field was tense but hopeful. Coaches watched every rep. Teammates peeked through doorways. No one had to say it out loud . the Chiefs were evaluating more than just technique. They were searching for presence, resilience, and the kind of late-season reinforcement that keeps a season alive. After the session, head coach Andy Reid spoke with a calm that masked the storm Kansas City has been weathering.

“We all feel for Josh. He fought through a lot to get back to where he was, and losing him like this is tough on everybody. But this league doesn’t give you time to sit in it. We needed someone who could step in, compete, and steady things up front — somebody hungry. That’s why today mattered for us. We’re going to keep pushing, keep battling, and find the guys who want to battle with us.”

Whether Wills ultimately becomes that answer remains to be seen, but inside the organization there was no mistaking the urgency. If Kansas City wants to fight its way back into postseason contention, the path runs directly through the offensive line. Through whoever replaces Simmons. Through whoever steps into the fire without hesitation.

Through whoever refuses to let this be the moment the Chiefs fall apart.

For now, Kansas City waits . hopeful that the workout that took place today becomes a turning point rather than another footnote in a season defined by attrition.