Around the NFL

Former Chiefs safety Eric Berry plans to play in 2020

Published: Jan 25, 2020 at 08:25 AM

One of the best safeties of the past decade could be back in the NFL soon.

After sitting out the 2019 season, Eric Berry intends to play in 2020, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. It could be his biggest comeback yet, in a career full of them.

Berry has appeared in just three regular-season games over the past three years, with a ruptured Achilles sidelining him for nearly two full seasons. He was last on the field just 12 months ago for the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots.

Released soon after, the three-time All-Pro drew interest from other teams but wanted to recover both mentally and physically after being cut by the only NFL team he'd ever known, per Garafolo.

Kansas City drafted Berry with the fifth overall pick in the 2010 draft and he immediately made good on its investment by earning a Pro Bowl invite as a rookie. After tearing his ACL in the 2011 season opener, he returned to the Pro Bowl in 2012. It's a distinction he's earned in all five of his complete seasons. Unfortunately, he's played a combined 10 games in four others.

How many will the 31-year-old DB play following another sabbatical? History suggests not counting Berry out.

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Broncos general manager George Paton: 'Our first pick, we have to hit on'

Quarterback or not, there's plenty of pressure for Denver general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton to hit a home run with their first-round pick next week. "Our first pick, we have to hit on," Paton said Thursday.

news

Commanders GM Adam Peters not looking to trade out of second overall pick: 'We feel great about staying at No. 2'

Speaking with reporters a week before the 2024 NFL Draft, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters says the team "feels great" about holding the No. 2 overall pick.

news

NFL reinstates five players who were suspended indefinitely for violation of gambling policy

Five NFL players who were suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy in 2023 have been reinstated, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday.

news

Bills QB Josh Allen on Stefon Diggs trade: 'I don't get paid to make changes on the team'

Bills QB Josh Allen gave his thoughts on the Stefon Diggs trade to Houston, which percieves to open up a glaring need at wide receiver, however, GM Brandon Beane said he likes the corps already in place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

news

Lions GM Brad Holmes doesn't feel 'any more or less pressure' with late first-round pick

Brad Holmes has helped pit Detroit in unfamiliar territory at the end of Round 1 coming off a successful season, but that won't deter the Lions general manager for being ready for anything that comes his way on draft night.

news

Eliot Wolf says Patriots are 'open for business' in every round of 2024 NFL Draft

Speaking with the media a week before the 2024 NFL Draft, Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf says the team is "open for business" as New England hold the No. 3 overall pick.

news

Defending-champion Dalvin Cook, 13 other NFL stars participating in 'The Catch' competition on Saturday

Along with 13 other NFL stars, last year's winner Dalvin Cook is slated to participate in the Sport Fishing Championship's "The Catch" tournament, which airs Saturday, April 20 on CBS Sports Network.

news

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, April 18

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

news

Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum confident in Baltimore's offensive line changes heading into 2024 season

After seeing a couple players be traded or leave in free agency, Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum is confident with the current offensive line group heading into the 2024 season.

news

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in 'sponge mode' learning new offense but yearns for 'sustainability' and 'consistency'

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts enters the 2024 season in "sponge mode" as he learns the new offense under Kellen Moore.

news

Vikings brass meeting with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels in Baton Rouge tonight

Minnesota is sneaking in a quarterback visit a week before the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off.The Vikings brass is scheduled to meet with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels for dinner Thursday night in Baton Rouge, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

news

Eagles center Cam Jurgens on taking over for Jason Kelce: 'I'm just trying to be myself'

With the Hall of Fame-sized vacancy left by the retirement of Jason Kelce, things have changed quite a bit in a short time for Cam Jurgens, the Eagles' next starting center.