article_snippet.sent: Tillman has concluded Tillman storied 12-year career with the Chicago Bears.
article_snippet.sent: At the age of 34 and after another injury-hit season, the new Bears hierarchy did not express an interest in keeping Tillman on the roster.
article_snippet.sent: But Tillman leaves Chicago with Tillman achievements on the field matched by those off it.
article_snippet.sent: Tillman has ended his storied 12-year career with the Chicago Bears but remains a favourite for  
article_snippet.sent: Tillman work on and off the field .
article_snippet.sent: Drafted in the second round from Louisiana Lafeyette in 2003, Tillman became a staple of Lovie Smith's stingy defense, which propelled the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XLI.
article_snippet.sent: Tillman started 152 of 156 games, but finished the past two seasons on injured reserve after tearing Tillman right triceps.
article_snippet.sent: Tillman holds several Bears defensive accolades and was a stalwart of their defense during Tillman 12 years . '
article_snippet.sent: Tillman's a guy that I had a lot of respect for when I was in Chicago.
article_snippet.sent: I love Tillman leadership and Tillman qualities as a coach, and Tillman's done a good job with the Panthers.
highlights_snippet.sent: Tillman spent 12 years in Chicago but the new team management did not declare an interest to retain Tillman services .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Tillman holds a number of franchise records and the forced fumble specialist joins Sean McDermott's scheme .
  