Chiefs reach deal with Berry, release Charles

Berry was Kansas City’s first-round pick in 2010, and has been an All-Pro player three of the last four seasons.

The tag isn’t long-term security, but neither is a “long-term” deal.

Earlier this month, Chiefs general manger John Dorsey told Arrowhead Pride that the team had “very positive conversations” with Berry’s representatives about contract talks. Charles was set to make $3.75 million in base salary this year, plus roster and workout bonuses totaling $2.44 million.

This was a deal that needed to be done and the KC Chiefs finally sprung into action before having to place the tag on Eric Berry again.

One of the top backend defenders in the NFL, Berry is coming off arguably his best season as a pro.

After all, Berry is the heart and soul of this defensive unit. Signing Berry may not be two for the price of one but it is two for one. He may have been referring to the opportunity to deal before the franchise tag deadline of March 1.

It’s a well-deserved deal for a player the Chiefs failed to reach a long-term agreement with last July after the sides were “miles apart” in contract talks. “So I’m not getting my hopes up; I’m looking at it logically”.

Free agency has claimed two surprising victims. “We’ve got a long ways to go”.

This is not likely at all. He’s been widely regarded as a positive influence in the Chiefs’ locker room. He just wants what he believes he has earned. That’s all well and good until it’s time to keep them signed. Berry, 28, had a career year in 2016. I don’t think any team wants to pay a safety that much for one year.