It wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies in the visiting locker room after an opening day stomping of the reigning Super Bowl champions. All-Pro safety Eric Berry was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the fourth quarter.
Andy Reid: “As far as injuries go, Eric Berry looks like he has an Achilles tendon potential tear.” MRI set for today. Heart of this team
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 8, 2017
UPDATE: Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Berry suffered a ruptured achilles.
#Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirms the fears: Star safety Eric Berry is done for the season with a ruptured Achilles.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 8, 2017
During the game, Berry was responsible for guarding the best tight end in football in Rob Gronkowski. At the time of his injury, Berry recorded seven tackles and one of those went for a loss of yards. Remember, Eric Berry is fresh off a new, long-term deal that includes $40 million guaranteed.
Berry is unquestionably the heart and soul of this defense. Despite beating the Patriots, Chiefs coaches and players were visibly upset at the loss of their starting safety.
#Chiefs DB coach Emmitt Thomas (and NFL HOF) sees CB Marcus Peters react to news of Eric Berry’s achilles injury. @SportsDailyKC pic.twitter.com/dqm6v2LhO2
— David Eulitt (@davidphotokc) September 8, 2017
There is no indication on what time the MRI is set for today. Stay tuned for more details to come.
