Tillman spent 2004-06 in Chicago but the new team management did not declare an interest to retain his services . A staple of Lovie Smith 's stingy defense , he will again link up with Ron Rivera , whowas the Bears defensive co-ordinator between 12 years . Tillman holds a number of franchise records and the forced fumble specialist joins Sean McDermott 's scheme . He has also been honoured for his work in the community and won the 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award .
Tillman spent 12 years in Chicago but the new team management did not declare an interest to retain his services . A staple of Lovie Smith 's stingy defense , he will again link up with Ron Rivera , whowas the Bears defensive co-ordinator between 2004-06 . Tillman holds a number of franchise records and the forced fumble specialist joins Sean McDermott 's scheme . He has also been honoured for his work in the community and won the 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award .