RK After a two-year legal battle that gripped fans and tabloids alike, a former Kansas City Chiefs star has officially come out on top — securing his fortune and safeguarding millions in assets.
A major legal battle has reached its conclusion for a former Kansas City Chiefs standout. Eric Berry, the beloved safety whose NFL career was cut short by a torn ACL, has emerged victorious in a bitter two-year divorce dispute against his ex-wife, Ashley McCall-Berry.
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Berry married McCall-Berry, a fitness instructor and entrepreneur, in March 2013 after a five-year relationship that began in 2008. Their union dissolved in February 2023, igniting a drawn-out court fight over assets, alimony, and the split of Berry’s NFL earnings and investments.
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According to OverTheCap and Spotrac, Berry earned $62.3 million in NFL salary, bonuses, and incentives during his tenure (2009–2018), including a $60 million four-year extension in 2017 with $40 million guaranteed. His peak single-season earnings of $12.5 million came in 2017 following a Pro Bowl nod in 2016. After a career-altering ACL tear in 2016, Berry played through 2018. Since retiring, he earns roughly $400,000 annually via broadcasting, motivational speaking, and his Eric Berry Foundation, supporting pediatric cancer research.
McCall-Berry sought over 65% of marital assets, contending Berry’s post-retirement income as a broadcaster and speaker should factor into alimony. She also demanded lifetime support and a share in his charitable work. Berry’s legal team, however, exposed that McCall-Berry diverted nearly $1.2 million in shared funds toward luxury vacations, high-end retail, and unapproved business ventures.
Jackson County Judge Sarah Parker ruled in Berry’s favor, granting him 55% of marital assets (valued at around $15 million) and rejecting McCall-Berry’s claim on the Eric Berry Foundation. She was ordered to reimburse $600,000 for misuse, while Berry committed to transitional support for 18 months.
Post-ruling, Berry reflected, “I always trusted her as my wife with our future. But when that trust broke, I only sought fairness. She deserves her part for what we built, but not everything.” Chiefs Kingdom celebrated online, with fans on X dubbing it “another Berry comeback,” saluting his grit from injury to courtroom triumph.
Based on reports from Chiefs’ media and court documents.
