Berry said Sunday that he plans to play in the NFL next season, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Garafolo, Berry had a few opportunities to play this past season, but turned them down in order to get healthier mentally and physically. It was a tough 2019 for the veteran, as he was cut by Kansas City in the offseason and battled a heel issue. It's still not clear how much of a market there will be for the 31-year-old, who's played just three games over the past two seasons.

The Cowboys don't have interest in signing Berry (heel), multiple sources told Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan Dallas reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berry visited Dallas in March after he was released from Kansas City, but he left without a deal and the Cowboys signed another veteran in George Iloka just days later. While Berry reportedly intends to sign a deal somewhere before the start of training camp, it's not clear how much of a market there is for the 30-year-old who's missed 29 of 32 games over the past two seasons.

The Cowboys will host Berry (heel) on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being linked with Earl Thomas (leg) for the better part of a year, Dallas apparently didn't reach out to the unrestricted free agent last week, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Management now is honing in on Berry, who has tended to health issues of his own in recent seasons. Since notching 77 tackles and picking off four passes in 2016, he's combined for 18 tackles and no interceptions in three appearances with the Chiefs the past two years. If he signs a deal with the Cowboys, Berry likely will serve as depth at the safety position, considering his inability to stay on the field of late.

Berry (heel) was told he should be able to play in 2019 with the ankle condition that sidelined him last year, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berry visited a renowned foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Robert Anderson, in Green Bay after the season. After a thorough examination, the defensive back was told he will not require surgery and this vague injury should be something he can play through. Garafolo noted that the new treatment plan Anderson devised is supposed to maintain Berry's condition better than last season, when the three-time Pro-Bowler appeared in just two games while constantly being listed as "day-to-day" on the injury report. When he can show teams he's on the right track, Berry is expected to garner "significant immediate interest" on the open market.

Berry (heel) was released by the Chiefs on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Over $7 million of Berry's salary would have become fully guaranteed had Kansas City kept him on the roster through Friday. While the reality of this transaction might be hard to swallow for most Chiefs fans, it's not a huge surprise the organization didn't want to pony up the cash to retain a 30-year-old safety who's been limited to three games over the past two seasons while recovering from devastating Achilles and heel injuries. When he can prove he's fully healthy it shouldn't be too hard for Berry to find a new home.

Berry won't need additional surgery for his heel injury and plans to participate in all offseason activities, Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following the Chiefs' exit from the playoffs it was initially reported Berry may need surgery to address linger heel pain, but general manager Brett Veach said early this month he did not aggravate the injury. The veteran safety played in only three games this season -- including playoffs -- due to the heel issue, so the fact no further procedures are planned is a step in the right direction.

General manager Brett Veach suggested Berry did not aggravate his heel injury during the Chiefs' loss to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, Nate Taylor of the Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the AFC Championship Game, Andie Hagemann of the NFL Network suggested that the pain in Berry's heal continues to linger and that the safety will likely need surgery to correct the issue. There's been no word of a specific timeline for his offseason, though, making it uncertain Berry will be available for the start of OTAs this spring. In any event, it's a positive development for all parties that Berry didn't seem to sustain any setbacks during Kansas City's playoff run.

Berry (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise as it was reported earlier Sunday that Berry was expected to play. The veteran safety has played in only two games this season but nonetheless brings a major presence to the Chiefs' secondary for the AFC Championship Game.

Berry (heel) is expected to suit up for Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Patriots, Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berry has only played in two games -- both in the regular season -- this year, logging 99 defensive snaps and making 11 tackles. Although he'll start in Sunday's game, Berry's injury woes aren't over. According to Andie Hagemann of NFL.com, Berry will have his heel evaluated after the season and he'll likely need surgery.

Berry (heel) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher reports.

EDGE Analysis

Berry sat out last week's divisional-round victory over Indianapolis along with the Chiefs' regular-season finale, but now appears ready to go. The 30-year-old has only played two games this season, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be subjected to a snap count Sunday. In any capacity, Berry's presence figures to bolster Kansas City's secondary against Tom Brady and the Patriots.