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Ex-Falcons Star Opens Door to Kansas City With $3M Offer Following Chiefs’ Preseason Collapse

Posted August 16, 2025

Kansas City’s second preseason game was supposed to be a simple tune-up, but instead it exposed serious flaws. The Chiefs were dominated 33–16 by Seattle, leaving more questions than answers as the regular season looms. 

The Seahawks gashed Kansas City’s defense on the ground, piling up 268 rushing yards, while Sam Darnold and Jake Bobo connected for two touchdowns through the air. The Chiefs, thin across several units, struggled to contain any momentum. 

Into this backdrop emerges veteran safety Justin Simmons, previously with Atlanta. With Kansas City’s defense looking porous and battered, his name has quickly resurfaced as a potential solution to bolster a secondary that remains unsettled. 

“I’ve seen the struggles on defense, and I know I can help fix it. Kansas City deserves better — give me the chance, and I’ll bring that fire to the Kingdom,” Simmons declared.

The timing is no accident. Kansas City surrendered over 300 rushing yards to Seattle while six players left with injuries, further thinning a defense already short on depth. It was a collapse that underscored urgent roster decisions. 

Skyy Moore briefly provided a spark with an 88-yard punt return touchdown, but rookie tackle Kingsley Suamataia’s struggles highlighted another concern for a team with championship expectations.

Simmons, a proven playmaker and former Pro Bowler, is reportedly open to a one-year, $3 million deal with Kansas City — a low-risk price tag as the Chiefs weigh their defensive options with preseason winding down. 

With the roster bruised and the defense leaking, reinforcements feel inevitable. If Simmons truly brings the fire he promises, the Chiefs may have little choice

TIME CHANGE: How to Watch 49ERS vs BUCCANEERS in Week 6 - TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info
We are announcing a change in the schedule for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. This game has been flexed by the NFL to optimize the broadcast schedule, ensuring the best experience for fans across the United States and internationally. Reason for the Change Optimized Broadcast Schedule: The NFL has moved this game to a primetime slot to attract a larger audience on national television networks. Team Performance: With both teams boasting an impressive 4-1 record after five weeks, this matchup is considered one of the week's most exciting, deserving a high-viewership time slot. Original schedule (before the flex) Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, October 12, 2025.  pdated schedule (after the flex) Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Time: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 12, 2025 (local time in Tampa, Florida, equivalent to 1:25 PM PT) Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida How to Watch (U.S.) TV: CBS — Late national window (4:25 PM ET)Projected crew: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Streaming: Paramount+ (with Live TV): Streams your local CBS channel (availability varies by market) YouTube TV / other vMVPDs: Watch via your local CBS affiliate (if carried) Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV for Sunday afternoon out-of-market games Radio Coverage 49ers (English): Flagships (Bay Area): KNBR 680 AM and 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM) Also available via the 49ers Radio Network and the 49ers app/website Example local listing: 1:25 PM PT Buccaneers (English): Flagship (Tampa Bay): WXTB 97.9 FM (98 ROCK) — Gene Deckerhoff, Dave Moore, T.J. Rives SiriusXM: Channel 226 (home-team feed) Bucs Radio Network: Statewide and regional affiliates (full frequency list available via team channels) Note: Over-the-air TV/radio coverage varies by location. Share your city/county and we’ll filter the local listings for you. Betting Snapshot (as of Oct 9, 2025 — subject to change) Spread: 49ers −3.5 Over/Under: 42.5 Moneyline: 49ers −165 / Buccaneers +140Check your preferred sportsbook for the latest numbers. Stay Updated For regional broadcast maps, game-week details, and fan events, visit the official team channels and follow on social media. International viewers should confirm local carriage and blackout rules with their providers.   We look forward to your passionate support for this crucial matchup! Let’s cheer on the 49ers as they continue their journey in the 2025 season!