ESPN Chicago believes free agent CB Charles Tillman would have to accept a team-friendly deal to re-sign with the Bears.

The Bears have cap constraints and multiple needs to address this offseason, so Tillman would almost certainly have to settle for less than what he can command on the open market. There's been heavy speculation that Tillman could reunite with former coach Lovie Smith in Tampa and he's likely to draw interest from multiple teams. Tillman is Rotoworld's No. 8 free agent corner.

Free agent CB Charles Tillman reiterated that he's not open to playing safety.

"I don't want to play safety anywhere," Tillman said. The soon-to-be 33-year-old said as much in November after he was placed on injured reserve with a triceps injury. Though he has the size (6-foot-2, 198) to play the position, Peanut is determined to show he can still be an above-average corner after a down 2013. He's been linked to the Bucs in recent weeks but is "open to whoever."

Free agent CB Charles Tillman expressed some interest in signing with Lovie Smith's Buccaneers.

Bucs second-round pick Johnthan Banks had a rough rookie season, and teaming Tillman with Darrelle Revis would greatly upgrade Tampa Bay's secondary. "Peanut" was a favorite of Smith's in Chicago. "It makes the deal probably a little sweeter just because it's a former head coach," Tillman said. "You do know the system ... It's a former coach, a guy that you liked, a guy that you'd been with for 10 years. It's cool. But it's free agency. I'm open to whoever."

Impending free agent CB Peanut Tillman hopes to re-sign with the Bears, and "guarantees" he'll retire as a member of the organization.

As in, even if Tillman moves on in free agency, he'll retire as a Bear. Tillman says the sides have been talking "every day," and remain on excellent terms. "The Bears and I are in good spirits," Tillman said. "There's no bad blood, there's nothing." Coming off an injury-marred season, Tillman would likely have to accept a team-friendly deal to be back with the Bears. The Bucs and former coach Lovie Smith will be the strong favorites for Tillman's services if he moves on from Chicago.

The Chicago Tribune doesn't expect the Bears to re-sign free agent CB Charles Tillman.

Tillman, 33, played in just eight games this season due to multiple injuries. The Bears are unlikely to offer a contract anywhere close to the $7.95 million he made in 2013, but there's been speculation that Tillman could reunite with Bucs coach Lovie Smith in Tampa. "I am just going to see what happens. I have options," Tillman said. Rotoworld ranks Tillman as the No. 6 free agent cornerback available this offseason. He could also be moved to safety depending on where he signs.

Impending free agent CB Peanut Tillman has no plans to retire, but acknowledges he might not be back with the Bears in 2014.

Recovering from a torn triceps, Tillman is coming off a lost season where he appeared in only eight games. He'll turn 33 next month. Tillman is just one year removed from a monster campaign, but it's not unusual for cornerbacks to go downhill quickly after they turn 30. Tillman is 50-50 to re-up with Chicago.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (torn triceps) is officially done for the year.

Coach Marc Trestman made the announcement at his Monday presser. Tillman's recovery from the triceps tear has not progressed as quickly as hoped, and he won't come off of short-term I.R. when eligible in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. It was always a long shot, anyway. Tillman is now going on age 33. He struggled in 2013 and is not under contract with the Bears for 2014.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (triceps, short-term I.R.) ruled out a switch to safety.

Now that Tillman may be done for the season -- he'll only return if the Bears make the playoffs -- he's been getting questions regarding his future. Tillman will be a free agent after the season and admitted Monday that he may have played his final game as a Bear. He turns 33 in February and struggled badly in coverage this season. At 6-foot-2, 198, Tillman has the size to play safety.

CB Charles Tillman (triceps, short-term IR) admitted he might have played his last snap as a Bear.

Tillman will only be able to return this season if the 5-4 Bears make the playoffs, and his contract is up after this season. The Bears will likely try to bring him back, but at a rate nowhere near the $7.95 million he's earning in 2013. Tillman will be 33 years old in February and struggled badly in coverage this year while battling knee issues.

Bears placed CB Charles Tillman on injured reserve/designated to return with a triceps injury.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (knee) is probable for Monday night's Week 9 game against the Packers.

Tillman has been playing through his knee injury the last two games, so his status was never in doubt. He'll be all systems go for a matchup with Green Bay's top-five passing offense.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Redskins.

Tillman was a shell of himself through the first five games of the season. After sitting out the Thursday night Week 6 win over the Giants, he should be far healthier for this one. The Bears' pass defense currently ranks 23rd in the NFL.

Bears CB Peanut Tillman (knee) is inactive for Week 6 against the Giants.

In theory, it's good news for Eli Manning and the Giants, but Tillman has been struggling as he's played hurt. Tonight is his first missed game of the season. With 10 days to heal up, he'll likely be back for Week 7.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (knee) is considered a game-time call for Thursday night's game against the Giants.

Tillman has been battling a knee issue for much of the season, leading to sharp decline in play. He's ProFootballFocus' No. 93 corner out of 104 qualifiers so far this season. On paper at least, it's a good matchup for Eli Manning and the Giants passing game.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (knee) is active for Week 5 versus the Saints.

Tillman was once again listed as questionable on the injury report this week. He isn't close to 100 percent and will likely be limited to playing the right side again. Inactive for the Bears are DT Stephen Paea, CB C.J. Wilson, S Anthony Walters, G James Brown, T Jonathan Scott, TE Steve Maneri, and DE Cornelius Washington. Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett are active.

Bears CB Charles Tillman is active for Week 4 against the Lions.

The Bears have confirmed Peanut will start. Inactive for the Bears are WR Marquess Wilson, WR Joe Anderson, CB Sherrick McManis, OT James Brown, OT Jonathan Scott, DE David Bass and DT Zach Minter.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (questionable, groin) has been cleared for Week 4.

Tillman returned to a limited practice Friday and will play despite being listed as questionable. He's clearly not at full health, but his status was never in doubt. Tillman revealed earlier this week that he won't be shadowing Calvin Johnson, who he held to just eight catches and 106 yards in two games last season.

Despite being listed as questionable, Bears RCB Charles Tillman (groin, knee) is expected to play Sunday at Detroit.

Coach Marc Trestman is "optimistic" about Tillman's status, and beat writer Brad Biggs is betting on Tillman playing. Tillman is clearly significantly less than 100 percent, and revealed during mid-week interviews he will not be shadowing Calvin Johnson, which is something he's done effectively in the past.

Bears CB Charles Tillman (groin, knee) is not practicing Wednesday.

Tillman is day-to-day after leaving Week 3 with a groin injury. He should be fine for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Bears CB Charles Tillman left Sunday night's game against the Steelers with a groin injury.

Tillman suffered the injury in the fourth quarter and won't return for precautionary reasons. He's also been dealing with a knee issue and could miss practice time this week.