KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons , the team's first-round selection in last April's NFL draft, spoke with reporters Wednesday for the first time since he rejoined the team more than two weeks ago. During his 22-day absence from the Chiefs, Simmons missed four games for what the team called a "family situation."

Although there were questions surrounding his absence, Simmons declined Wednesday to share details as to why he left the Chiefs the morning of Oct. 12, just hours before kickoff against the Detroit Lions .

"I kind of want to keep that in house, with all due respect," Simmons said. "I know everybody wants to know, but it's something I want to keep, you know, [private]. ... Obviously, family is the biggest thing Polynesians lean on. When you get in th

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