Chiefs place franchise tag on safety Eric Berry 3 things to know

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This time a year ago, faced an uncertain NFL future as he battled cancer. One year later, Berry's future in the league a little le s uncertain and whole lot more secure. On Tuesday, the franchise tagged Berry after a season that landed him the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award, Nico Siragusa Jersey  as first reported by Franchise tag trackerAccording to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, the Chiefs notified Berry that he'll be tagged and the team will file the paperwork before the 4 p.m. deadline.Berry recorded 61 combined tackles and two picks in 2015. His performance was so impre sive that he landed a Pro Bowl spot and was named first-team All-Pro.Here are three things to know about Berry's situation with the Chiefs (and keep up with our ):  1. Money well earned. If Berry ends up playing under the franchise tag in 2016 (more on this later), he'll earn $10,806,000.  Kenneth Dixon Jersey Berry more than earned that raise.As previously mentioned, Berry's future in the league was in doubt this time last year. In 2014, Berry appeared in six games before he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.But Berry battled back, even while undergoing chemotherapy.Berry opted to have IVs during each chemotherapy in order for him to work out during the  Earl Thomas III Jersey proce s. He came out of chemo a pound heavier. Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) On June 22, Berry . In late July, with the team. In October, he recorded his first interception.That moment when gets his first INT since beating cancer...  NFL (@NFL) He ended up playing in all 16 games and snagged an interception during the Chiefs' brief playoff run. After the season, he . So yes, the money is well deserved.  The feel-good story continues in Kansas City.2. A long-term deal could be coming. In Getlin's original report, he included an important piece of information.I'm told the plan to tag safety Eric Berry. Both sides interested in working toward a long-term deal. Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) Berry  Robert Griffin III Jersey is still only 27 years old, so ' four-year, $40 million contract could be used as a starting point. The team and player will have until July 15 to come to terms on a multi-year deal.3. The Chiefs still have work to do, because they have .After a remarkable 2015 season saw them rip off 10 straight wins to make the playoffs, the Chiefs have an important offseason ahead. Is pa s rusher worth the money at his age? What about linebacker ? He's 33 but .Will fellow safety Tyvon Branch re-join Berry in the defensive backfield?Luckily, the Chiefs know that they Tyus Bowser Jersey 'll have Berry to anchor the secondary, but questions in Kansas City remain.
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