Eric Berry out for the season

The three-time first-team All-Pro safety ruptured his Achilles tendon in Thursday night’s win over the New England Patriots.

Berry was carted off the field midway through the fourth quarter and didn’t return after pulling up in coverage of Rob Gronkowski, whom the safety had held in check most of the night.

The news is a massive blow to Kansas City, which must now face the balance of its schedule without the heart and soul of the defense on the field.

Coah Reid mentioned Daniel Sorensen and Eric Murray as possible options to receive snaps in Berry’s absence.

Berry signed a six-year, $78 million contract in February.