Some very unfortunate news came out of Kansas City today, its reported that Chiefs and former Tennessee Volunteer safety Eric Berry has been diagnosed with Lymphoma — we don’t know if it’s Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin, he as been taken to Emory University hospital for further evaluation. Berry has been placed on the non-football injury list. The team’s trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters that Berry didn’t feel any discomfort until the game Thursday against the Raiders.
Berry released a statement on the team’s website:
“I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent. I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. I believe that I am in God’s hands and I have great peace in that. I know my coaches and teammates will hold things down here the rest of the season and until I am back running out of the tunnel at Arrowhead. I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!”
We wish you best in these tough times.
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