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First-round pick Eric Berry signs with Kansas City Chiefs

Eric Berry's tweet was true.The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Friday they signed the star safety from Tennessee, about nine hours after he said on his Twitter account that he'd come to terms.The Chiefs did not release details but ESPN was reporting the 6-year deal was potentially worth $60 million.The 6-foot, 211-pound Berry was the fifth player drafted last April after starting 39 games at Tennessee and totaling 245 tackles, 14 interceptions and four fumble recoveries.Chiefs coach Todd Haley said following Friday afternoon's practice that he hadn't been told anything but hoped the tweet was accurate.Berry seemed delighted to make the announcement earlier."Bout to head to St. Joe!!! Aka the deals done," he tweeted.ESPN said the deal was for six years and $60 million, with $34 million guaranteed. That would make him the highest-paid safety in history. Messages to Berry's agent were not immediately returned.The defensive secondary was one of the weakest areas on one of the weakest defense...

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