35 Results for charles tillman

Bears add cornerback Hood

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Beset by injuries at the cornerback position, the Chicago Bears are adding veteran corner Rod Hood to their roster, according to sources.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Tillman penalized for 'horse-collar' tackle in Vikings game, Briggs for hit on QB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Two veteran Chicago Bears defenders, cornerback Charles Tillman and weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, have been fined a total of $12,500 for what the league deemed illegal hits in the Bears' 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007

Bears reserve DB Payne out for season with torn ACL

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The rash of injuries that left the Chicago Bears without a single starter in their secondary during Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions has now claimed one of the ailing unit's top reserves as well.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

Chicago could be without both corners vs. Lions

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A secondary unit thinned by injuries could be of primary importance for the Chicago Bears this week as the slumping defending NFC champs prepare for a Detroit Lions' offense that makes no pretense about its desire to put the ball in the air.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

All-Pro linebacker Briggs signs one-year tender offer

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Lance Briggs will sign the Bears' one-year qualifying offer worth $7.2 million, and report to camp on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007

Smith could get big payday from Saints

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From a possible new deal for Saints DE Will Smith to who the next Bears defender to get an extension could be, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Vasher's signs $28 million extension with Bears pays up front

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nathan Vasher's new contract with the Bears will pay him substantial bonus money in the next two seasons.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Bears rewarding corners but not budging stance on Briggs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although the Bears signed Nathan Vasher to a five-year deal that included $14 million in guaranteed money, and are believed to have proposed a similar extension to Charles Tillman, the negotiating stance toward Lance Briggs in unchanged.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

Pro Bowl DB Vasher signs $28 million extension with Bears

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Avoiding a potential crisis at cornerback, the Chicago Bears on Monday signed starting cornerback Nathan Vasher to a five-year contract extension that can be worth as much as $28 million.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Historically black colleges continue to fall off radar

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From the plight of black colleges in the draft to Charlie Frye's resolve, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 04, 2007

George has Georgia on his mind

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jeff George a Falcon once again? Len Pasqaurelli writes about George's discussions with Atlanta and much, much more in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007

Common opponents discuss Super Bowl XLI

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Colts and Bears played five common opponents and Len Pasquarelli discussed the Super Bowl matchup with two head coaches, one coordinator and one high-ranking personnel official from those teams.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 03, 2007

Manning will be the key ... Chicago's Ricky Manning

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Forget Peyton. Remember Chicago's Ricky Manning and these five other keys that will determine if the Bears hoist the Lombardi Trophy, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007

Manning will be the key ... Chicago's Ricky Manning

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Forget Peyton. Remember Chicago's Ricky Manning and these five other keys that will determine if the Bears hoist the Lombardi Trophy, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007

Here's what Bears, Colts must do to win

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Here are the three things the Bears and Colts need to do to win Super Bowl XLI, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007