Chiefs' Eric Berry placed on non-football illness list, feared to have Lymphoma

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without safety Eric Berry for the rest of the season after he was placed on the non-football illness list. 

Their is no official diagnosis on Berry yet, but the Chiefs are sending him to Atlanta to be examined for Lymphoma, according to BJ Kissel of the team's website. 

Berry reportedly complained of chest discomfort after Thursday's game against Oakland and an MRI revealed a mass in his chest. 

He released a statement on his condition during a press conference Monday. 

I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent. I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. I believe that I am in God’s hands and I have great peace in that. I know my coaches and teammates will hold things down here the rest of the season and until I am back running out of the tunnel at Arrowhead. I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!