Report: Chiefs' Berry has deformity in Achilles, doubtful for Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry has a Haglund’s deformity in his Achilles, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on Saturday.
The deformity causes a bone spur to dig into the Achilles tendon, and Berry remains without a timetable to return. He's officially listed as doubtful for the Chiefs' Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos.
"It’s just something that continues to irritate the area," Garafolo said on Good Morning Football. "Some guys have been able to play with it... It's going to be a pain management thing. It's not like this thing will tear the Achilles necessarily. A lot of these cases don't result in a tear, but that's why with Berry right now, he has not played, and they've been doing okay. That's going to allow them a little bit more patience with Berry, but it is extremely painful."
The injury, which was previously being referred to as a sore heel, has kept Berry sidelined so far this season.
He missed all but one game in 2017 due to a ruptured Achilles on the other leg.