http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/charles_tillman/3655 Recent articles about Charles Tillman en-us The Chicago Bears arguably have the two best starting cornerbacks in the NFL right now in Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman.  Both earned starting NFC Pro Bowl nods in 2012 and each had their best seasons in a Bears uniform.   Jennings led the NFL with nine interceptions, while Tillman led the NFL 10 forced fumbles, including four in one game against the Tennessee Titans.  That's the bright side of where the Bears stand in the secondary, beyond that however the depth is virtually non-existent. Further hampering the problem both Tillman and Jennings head into the final years of their contracts with the Bears.  Tillman is 32-years-old while Jennings will be 30-year-old towards the end of the 2013 season.  There is no young and talented depth behind either of these two stud veterans.  Kelvin Hayden is the primary backup/nickel corner and Hayden will be 30 prior to the start of the season.  Hayden is more of a boundary corner versus a slot player and was exposed in that rol... Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/chicago_bears_need_to_add_cornerback_depth_to_roster/13662841 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/chicago_bears_need_to_add_cornerback_depth_to_roster/13662841 Chicago Bears Need to Add Cornerback Depth to Roster http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/chicago_bears_need_to_add_cornerback_depth_to_roster/13662841 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d791e4ecf749c7ee3245fc072ee3612a01e3500e/mini/6641296.jpg Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune writes that the Chicago Bears could be looking to extend CB Charles Tillman‘s  contract this offseason. Tillman, 32 next month, will be playing in his second consecutive Pro Bowl this weekend after another productive season with the Bears defense. However, Tillman will be entering the final year of his seven-year deal and will count $8 million against the Bears salary cap next season. According to Biggs, Chicago could look to reduce that number by reworking his current contract. Biggs adds that Tillman could eventually move to safety at some point in the next few years, which would allow the Bears to factor that into his next deal while freeing up some cap space in the time being. Pro Football Focus rated Tillman as the No. 4 cornerback in 2012. The post Contract Extension Coming For Bears CB Charles Tillman? appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:15:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/contract_extension_coming_for_bears_cb_charles_tillman/12760594 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/contract_extension_coming_for_bears_cb_charles_tillman/12760594 Contract Extension Coming For Bears CB Charles Tillman? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/contract_extension_coming_for_bears_cb_charles_tillman/12760594 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/394a8996c5004037cd1df8998956f84e591adc91/mini/Cleveland_Browns_v_fd5e.jpg According to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Bears cornerback Charles Tillman suffered a chipped bone in his foot during this past week’s win over the Vikings. The good news is that the injury doesn’t seem to be serious and there’s a chance Tillman can play through it.   var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(''); script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.src = 'http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/27484?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_'+_CI.counter; script.async = true; ref.parentNode.insertBefore(script, ref); })(); Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:58:12 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_charles_tillman_chipped_a_bone_in_his_foot/12304471 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_charles_tillman_chipped_a_bone_in_his_foot/12304471 Report: Charles Tillman chipped a bone in his foot http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_charles_tillman_chipped_a_bone_in_his_foot/12304471 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/7/37b013e140cd2019946d490e0068f954e4a05073/mini/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_f44c.jpg According to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was wearing a walking boot as he left Solider Field today. Charles Tillman left the stadium with a walking boot on his right foot. — vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) November 25, 2012 Tillman suffered an ankle injury during today’s win over the Vikings.  My guess would be that he suffered a high ankle sprain.  I’m sure we’ll get an update on his injury during Monday’s press conference.   var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(''); script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.src = 'http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/27484?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_'+_CI.counter; script.async = true; ref.parentNode.insertBefore(script, ref); })(); sr_adspace_id = 1000005525107; sr_adspace_width = 300; sr_adspace_height = 250;... Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:13:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_leaves_solider_field_in_a_walking_boot/12291484 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_leaves_solider_field_in_a_walking_boot/12291484 Charles Tillman leaves Solider Field in a walking boot http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_leaves_solider_field_in_a_walking_boot/12291484 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/e/3e1dbbdd8d504c659e261f24d7fbec9a3207f779/mini/IL_Cleveland_Browns_8e39.jpg It looks like Charles Tillman won’t be skipping this Sunday’s game for the Chicago Bears after all. Tillman was rumored to be skipping this Sunday’s game versus the Houston Texans with a child on the way, but however, it’s been said now that the veteran’s wife will have the baby delivered on Monday, which allows him to play. Tillman broke the news to Mike & Mike In the Morning on Twitter Thursday, saying, ”god, family, football… Baby is coming Monday don’t worry I’ll be there Sunday.” Wednesday, Tillman surprised everyone about a child coming, which could make him skip a big game against the AFC’s best squad. “The wife is due any day, so hopefully this baby can stay in until after the game on Sunday. 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. So, I hope she stays in until after Sunday,” Tillman said WSCR-AM 670 Wednesday. Tillman already has two kids and the fact t Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:22:44 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_to_play_sunday_with_babys_arrival_on_monday/12163717 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_to_play_sunday_with_babys_arrival_on_monday/12163717 Charles Tillman To Play Sunday with Baby’s Arrival On Monday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_to_play_sunday_with_babys_arrival_on_monday/12163717 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Chicago Bears star cornerback Charles Tillman says on Twitter that he will play Sunday against the Houston Texans, after all. Tillman's status had been up in the air after he told Chicago radio station WSCR-AM that he might not be available because his wife, Jackie, is due to give birth. But in a message to ESPN Radio's ''Mike & Mike In The Morning'' show, he wrote ''god, family, football... Baby is coming Monday don't worry I'll be there Sunday.'' This will be the couple's fourth child. Their daughter, Tiana, needed a heart transplant a few months after she was born in 2008. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:15:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bears_tillman_expects_to_play_sunday/12162202 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bears_tillman_expects_to_play_sunday/12162202 Bears' Tillman expects to play Sunday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bears_tillman_expects_to_play_sunday/12162202 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Chicago Bears cornerback Charles TIllman told 670 CBS Radio in Chicago that he won’t be playing in Sunday night’s game against the Texans if his wife goes into labor. “The wife is due any day, so hopefully this baby can stay in until after the game on Sunday,” Tillman 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. So, I hope she stays in until after Sunday.” Unlike some people, I believe it’s great that Tillman is willing to put his family ahead of his job.  More people should have the same heart and attitude.   var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(''); script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.src = 'http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/27484?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_'+_CI.counter; scr... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:30:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_planning_to_miss_sundays_game_if_his_wife_goes_into_labor/12158656 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_planning_to_miss_sundays_game_if_his_wife_goes_into_labor/12158656 Bears CB says he'll skip game for birth http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_planning_to_miss_sundays_game_if_his_wife_goes_into_labor/12158656 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77b5eb9268155072a26b00c0822ea4a360f26dac/mini/tillman-2.jpg When the Houston Texans (7-1) lock up with the Chicago Bears (7-1) on Sunday it will be billed as a potential Super Bowl preview among other things. The ultimate defensive battle is another and if the Bears are without their best defensive player in cornerback Charles Tillman, the wind gets let out of the sails of all of the headlines.  Please Click Here To Read This Story Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:57:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_may_skip_texans_game_for_childs_birth/12152281 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_may_skip_texans_game_for_childs_birth/12152281 Charles Tillman may skip Texans game for child’s birth http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_may_skip_texans_game_for_childs_birth/12152281 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Chicago Bears announced that cornerback Charles Tillman suffered a leg injury during today’s win over the Colts. Charles Tillman has a leg injury. His return to the game is questionable. #Bears — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 9, 2012 Tillman never returned to the game.  As soon as we get an update on his status, we’ll let you know. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:25:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/charles_tillman_suffered_a_leg_injury_in_bears_win/11668531 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/charles_tillman_suffered_a_leg_injury_in_bears_win/11668531 Charles Tillman suffered a leg injury in Bears win http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/charles_tillman_suffered_a_leg_injury_in_bears_win/11668531 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/394a8996c5004037cd1df8998956f84e591adc91/mini/Cleveland_Browns_v_fd5e.jpg It's no secret that there are some Bears players that other teams' fans and/or the media and/or other players don't like. First and foremost is Jay Cutler, but other players who have been given grief in the past are guys like Brian Urlacher (voted NFL's most overrated player by peers a few years back) or new Bear Brandon Marshall. Anyway, CBSsports.com writer Mike Freeman decided to compile a list of the NFL's Biggest Jerks, without having the list overrun with Detroit Lions (no seriously, he said that). Guess which Bears make an appearance? Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:33:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/two_bears_among_nfls_biggest_jerks_according_to_mike_freeman/11089451 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/two_bears_among_nfls_biggest_jerks_according_to_mike_freeman/11089451 Two Bears among NFL's biggest jerks (according to Mike Freeman) http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/two_bears_among_nfls_biggest_jerks_according_to_mike_freeman/11089451 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/7605f1c4187d5d52ac276ec7e4d2d27aedbbb98b/mini/Minnesota_Vikings_v_b0f5.jpg Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was recently in a Chicago running store to promote his charitable foundation when a math problem was handed to him that he did not particularly care for. It was not the numbers that bothered Tillman, but instead the scenario that was presented by this particular math teacher. According to a detailed outline of a story on Reddit that Deadspin broke down for us, a teenaged girl whose father owned the running store approached Tillman to show him a math problem that read as follows: “The Packers play the Bears 4 times in two seasons. The Packers, being a much better team have an 80% chance of winning each game. What is the probability that the Bears win all four games? What is the probability that the Bears win at least one game?” The problem was reportedly assigned by John Amrein of Round Lake Middle School, and Tillman was happy to give the young girl an autograph but couldn’t resist putting the teacher in his place. He responded with the following (... Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:24:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_sends_letter_to_school_teacher_who_bashed_bears_in_math_problem/11020802 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_sends_letter_to_school_teacher_who_bashed_bears_in_math_problem/11020802 Charles Tillman sends letter to school teacher who bashed Bears in math problem http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_sends_letter_to_school_teacher_who_bashed_bears_in_math_problem/11020802 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c82124deacd654aa2e191ae05022b9037e44c63a/mini/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_3a31.jpg According to a thread on reddit, a teenage girl was doing some math homework at her father’s suburban Chicago “running store” at the same time Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was making an appearance to promote his charitable foundation. When the young lady came across one particular word problem, she just knew Tillman would have [...] Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:05:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_doesnt_take_kindly_to_math_problem_critical_of_the_bears_pic/11020649 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charles_tillman_doesnt_take_kindly_to_math_problem_critical_of_the_bears_pic/11020649 Math problem elicits response from Bear http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charles_tillman_doesnt_take_kindly_to_math_problem_critical_of_the_bears_pic/11020649 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/2761faefaf9a383b56056a0cb975861d3110bce1/mini/tillman.jpg