Charles Tillman

Chicago Bears, Cornerback
Age: 43-282d (Feb 23, 1981)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Louisiana-Lafayette
Drafted: Round 2 (#35 overall), 2003
RETIRED

2015-2015

Charles Tillman signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $350,000 signing bonus, $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$350,000
GTD at Sign:
$350,000
Total GTD:
$350,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 34 $1,531,250 1.07% $1,687,500 $1,687,500 $500,000
2016 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 34 $1,000,000 $350,000 $31,250 $150,000 $1,531,250 1.07% $500,000
2016 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 34 $1,000,000 $350,000 $187,500 $150,000 $1,687,500 $1,687,500 $1,687,500 $1,687,500
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Bonus: $15,625 (2 LTBE)
  • Active Roster Bonus: $150,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2014-2014

Charles Tillman signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $500,000 signing bonus, $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$750,000
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2007-2013

Charles Tillman signed a 6 year , $37,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $8,760,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,166,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $37,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,166,667
Signing Bonus:
$8,760,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$11,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2003-2007 Rookie

Charles Tillman signed a 5 year , $4,321,400 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $2,055,000 signing bonus, $2,055,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $864,280.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $4,321,400
Average Salary:
$864,280
Signing Bonus:
$2,055,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,055,000
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$50,967,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$2,354,000
$2,354,000
2004 23
Active
$373,750
$2,727,750
2005 24
Active
$448,500
$3,176,250
2006 25
Active
$658,250
$3,834,500
2007 26
Active
$12,045,000
$15,879,500
2008 27
Active
$8,300,000
$24,179,500
2009 28
Active
$3,300,000
$27,479,500
2010 29
Active
$3,400,000
$30,879,500
2011 30
Active
$3,700,000
$34,579,500
2012 31
Active
$3,800,000
$38,379,500
2013 32
Injured
$8,000,000
$46,379,500
2014 33
Injured
$2,900,000
$49,279,500
2015 34
Injured
$1,687,500
$50,967,000
Total
$50,967,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $27,500,000 $11,055,000 $9,624,000 - $600,500 $500,000 $49,279,500
1 $1,000,000 $350,000 $187,500 - $150,000 - $1,687,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$225,000
$2,055,000
$74,000
$2,354,000
$2,354,000
2004
23
$305,000
$68,750
$373,750
$2,727,750
2005
24
$380,000
$68,500
$448,500
$3,176,250
2006
25
$595,000
$63,250
$658,250
$3,834,500
2007
26
$1,045,000
$8,500,000
$2,500,000
$12,045,000
$15,879,500
2008
27
$2,250,000
$6,000,000
$50,000
$8,300,000
$24,179,500
2009
28
$2,250,000
$1,000,000
$50,000
$3,300,000
$27,479,500
2010
29
$3,350,000
$50,000
$3,400,000
$30,879,500
2011
30
$3,400,000
$50,000
$250,000
$3,700,000
$34,579,500
2012
31
$3,500,000
$50,000
$250,000
$3,800,000
$38,379,500
2013
32
$7,950,000
$50,000
$8,000,000
$46,379,500
2014
33
$2,250,000
$500,000
$50,000
$100,000
$2,900,000
$49,279,500
2015
34
$1,000,000
$350,000
$187,500
$150,000
$1,687,500
$50,967,000
Total
$28,500,000
$11,405,000
$9,811,500
$750,500
$500,000
$50,967,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $27,500,000 $11,055,000 $9,624,000 - $600,500 $500,000 $49,279,500
1 $1,000,000 $350,000 $187,500 - $150,000 - $1,687,500
  • Jul 18, 2016 Retired from professional football
  • Apr 09, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 14, 2014 Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 15, 2013 Fined $7,875 for an Excessive Facemask against Calvin Johnson (DET)
  • Jul 25, 2007 Signed a 6 year $37 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 01, 2003 Signed a 5 year $4.32 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#35 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 21, 2007 Horse Collar Tackle against Robert Ferguson (MIN) $7,500
Sep 26, 2008 Fighting with Jeremy Trueblood (TB) $5,000
Dec 05, 2008 Horse Collar Tackle against Bernard Berrian (MIN) $7,500
Oct 14, 2011 for horse collar tackle on Lions RB Jahvid Best $7,500
Dec 14, 2012 for a late hit against Minnesota $7,875
Sep 20, 2013 Horse collar tackle on Vikings WR Greg Jennings $15,750
Nov 15, 2013 Excessive facemask against Calvin Johnson (DET) $7,875
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2015 CAR 12 12 712 64.70 0 55 36 19 2 2
2014 CHI 2 2 95 77.20 0 8 8 0 0 0
2013 CHI 8 8 432 76.30 42 33 9 3 3
2012 CHI 16 16 921 88.70 87 75 12 10 3
2011 CHI 16 16 0.00 1 98 81 17 3 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 18, 2016
Retired from professional football
Apr 09, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 14, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Nov 15, 2013
Fined $7,875 for an Excessive Facemask against Calvin Johnson (DET)
Jul 25, 2007
Signed a 6 year $37 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
Aug 01, 2003
Signed a 5 year $4.32 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 26, 2003
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#35 overall)

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