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