Safety Eric Berry had practiced with the Chiefs this week for the first time since suffering a heel injury during training camp, and as of mid-week he was pointed toward making his preseason debut on Friday against the Seattle Seahawks.
But when the team announced their inactive list for the game, Berry’s name was on it. The Chiefs said he was sitting out to rest.
Outside linebacker Justin Houston also was a scratch because of an illness. Both players made the trip, and an hour before kickoff, Berry was signing autographs for Chiefs fans at CenturyLink Field.