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Charles Tillman | Defensive Back

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (32) / 2/23/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 198
College: Louisiana-Lafayette
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The Bears may look to extend CB Charles Tillman's contract this offseason.
Tillman, 32 next month, has one year left on a seven-year contract and will count $8 million against the cap. Chicago could lower that hit by extending Tillman, who is still at the top of his game. Beat writer Brad Biggs says Tillman could then transition to safety down the line. "Peanut" has spent all ten seasons of his career with the Bears, picking off 33 passes. Jan 26 - 1:47 PM
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter

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Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears CB Charles Tillman (ankle) is expected to play in Week 13 against the Seahawks.

The Bears will be without Devin Hester (concussion) and Alshon Jeffery (knee), but they'll have WLB Lance Briggs, RB Matt Forte, and Tillman despite the latter three's inability to finish the game in last week's win over Minnesota. We like Tillman to match up with Sidney Rice for most of this Sunday's affair.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

A source tells the Chicago Tribune that Bears CB Charles Tillman has a chipped bone in his foot.

It's not as bad as it sounds. Tillman actually left Sunday's win over the Vikings, was allowed to come back in and then left for good. He was spotted in a walking boot afterward, but hasn't been ruled out for this week's game against the Seahawks.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 09:04:00 AM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

A source tells ProFootballTalk.com that Bears CB Charles Tillman (ankle) is expected to be "fine."

Tillman appeared to sprain his ankle during Sunday's win over the Bears and was spotted in a walking boot afterward. It's unclear if "fine" means he avoided a fracture or if it means he's battling a Grade 1 sprain. We'll know more after coach Lovie Smith addresses the media.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears CB Charles Tillman (personal) remains set to play in Sunday night's game against the Texans.

Tillman's wife is not going into labor until Monday. Therefore, the man with seven forced fumbles, two interception returns for touchdowns and 43 tackles is with the Bears Sunday. He'll likely spend most of his night battling with Andre Johnson. We're expecting a low-scoring game with winds projected to be swirling at Soldier Field for the 8:20 ET kickoff.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 12:47:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Charles Tillman (personal) said on Twitter Thursday that he will play in Sunday night's game against the Texans.

Earlier this week, Tillman created a frenzy in Chicago by saying he'd miss the game if his pregnant wife is in labor. The Bears have supported that decision. Still, Tillman tried to squash fears Thursday. "God, family, football," he tweeted. "Baby is coming Monday. Don't worry, I'll be there Sunday."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 11:33:00 AM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears RCB Charles Tillman said he may miss Sunday night's game against the Texans if his wife goes into labor.

Per Tillman, his wife is due any day. "Hopefully this baby can stay in until after the game on Sunday," he said. "I hope she stays in -- I'm having another girl. Monday, for sure, but if she comes Sunday, I think I'm going to have to be at the hospital Sunday." Through eight games, Tillman has been among the best defenders in the league. He has returned two interceptions for touchdowns and forced seven fumbles.
Source: CBS Chicago
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 11:43:00 AM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears RCB Charles Tillman forced four fumbles in Chicago's 51-20 Week 9 evisceration of the Titans.

Tillman didn't just look like an All-Pro, he looked like the defensive MVP of the league. Tillman forced two fumbles in the game's first 12 minutes, and was the main reason Chicago found itself with an insurmountable 28-2 lead heading into the second quarter. Playing the best football of his career in his age 31-season, Tillman now has seven forced fumbles through eight games. He's cruising toward his first All Pro selection.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 04:17:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears RCB Charles Tillman (shin) is active, as expected, against the Packers in Week 2.

Tillman will return to his starting job opposite Tim Jennings. Brian Urlacher (knee) is also active and starting. Inactive for the Bears: NT Matt Toeaina, WR Dane Sanzenbacher, TE Kyle Adams, C Edwin Williams, DL Nate Collins, OT Jonathan Scott and DB Jeremy Jones.
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 07:21:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Despite the "questionable" tag, Bears LCB Charles Tillman (shin) is expected to play at Green Bay Thursday night.

Tillman missed the majority of the season opener and sat out practices this week. He won't be 100 percent for the intra-division showdown. This is still a quality matchup for a Packers passing game that has enjoyed success against Lovie Smith's defense.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 01:33:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears LCB Charles Tillman (shin) was limited in Wednesday’s practice and is questionable for Thursday night’s game against the Packers.

The Bears will turn to Kelvin Hayden if Tillman is not able to play. Tillman was injured early in the Week 1 contest against the Colts. Hayden came off the bench and recorded seven tackles and a pass defensed. Owners in IDP leagues may want to take a long look at Hayden against the high-powered Packers pass attack.
Related: Kelvin Hayden
Source: ProFootballTalk
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 05:35:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears coach Lovie Smith expects LCB Charles Tillman (leg) to play Thursday night against the Packers.

"Yes, I do. Glass half-full always. So, yes," said an admittedly optimistic Smith. Tillman suffered a lower-leg injury early in Sunday's win over the Colts and did not return. On a short week, he'll still be in a race to get ready.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 01:29:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears LCB Charles Tillman's leg injury is not expected to be serious.

Tillman left in the first quarter of Sunday's win and did not return. The team did not comment after the game, but teammate Tim Jennings said it's "nothing serious that we have to worry about. He's going to rest it, take as much time as he needs. We know we've got a big game coming up." If Jennings can't go against the Packers, they'd be forced to turn to veteran Kelvin Hayden.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 09:46:00 AM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears CB Charles Tillman was forced from Sunday's Week 1 game versus the Colts with a lower-leg injury.

Tillman is done for the afternoon after originally sustaining the injury in the first half. Kelvin Hayden has come on as his replacement. With Reggie Wayne as the only reliable option in the passing game, the Colts don't have the firepower to exploit Tillman's absence.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Charles Tillman - DB - Bears

Bears CB Charles Tillman has forced 28 fumbles since entering the league in 2003.

That's the most by any defensive back since Tillman was the 35th overall pick in the 2003 draft. While you can't reliably count on DBs to force weekly fumbles, it's a nice bonus in IDP leagues. Tillman is Rotoworld's No. 16 DB this week.
Source: Zach Zaidman on Twitter
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 11:09:00 AM

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