LAKE FOREST, Ill. Jared Cook Jersey . -- The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year contract with two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman on Friday, retaining one of their cornerstone players as they try to revitalize a struggling defence. Tillmans status was one of the biggest questions hovering over the team this off-season after the Bears went 8-8 and missed the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. But they answered that by announcing he will be back for a 12th season. The Bears have been overhauling a defence that struggled in a big way last season, releasing eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers. They decided to bring back Tillman even though he is 33 and coming off a season in which he was limited to eight games because of a torn right triceps. "Charles is one of the NFLs great players and a true leader on and off the field, and were happy he will be staying in Chicago," general manager Phil Emery said in a statement. "He remains the best in our game at forcing turnovers and always has brought a tough, physical presence to our secondary. Charles also has a special connection to the people and community across Chicago and were excited for that to continue." The Bears saw enough good things before he went down to re-sign Tillman. He had three interceptions, four pass breakups and three forced fumbles, but his injury in a loss to Detroit on Nov. 10 cut short what had been another solid season. The Bears had already lost defensive tackle Henry Melton (ACL tear) and linebacker D.J. Williams (torn pectoral muscle) to season-ending injuries. Star linebacker Lance Briggs (shoulder fracture) was also sidelined at the time. Quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a high left ankle sprain against the Lions and missed the next four games. Tillmans 42 forced fumbles are the second most in the league and most among cornerbacks since the Bears drafted him in the second round in 2003. He is also tied for fifth in interceptions, fifth in interception return yards and tied for second in interception return touchdowns during that span. Now, Tillman is returning to a defence that will have a different look up front, personnel-wise. The Bears have two new ends in Willie Young and Lamarr Houston, and theyve also added Ryan Mundy and M.D. Jennings to the mix at safety. Whether Melton, a free agent, will be back remains unclear. But the Bears appear to be set at cornerback for next season after retaining Tillman and giving Tim Jennings a four-year deal. Ty Montgomery Youth Jersey . The bout served as the headlining matchup of Saturdays "UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva" event, which took place at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. It was Silva who looked well on his way to victory in the early going, delivering a pair of crushing kicks to the body that sent Brown crashing to the floor, doubled over in pain. 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We dont have to be stupid but we have to get three points, he told Sky Sports News HQ.The good thing is, we have reached an international break now and Rafa has more time to work with the players. In a rare interview, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley shares his thoughts on the Tyne-Wear derby and backs Rafa Benitez to beat the drop There are not as many international lads going away, so he will have the majority of his squad and possibly one or two coming back from injury.He will have the best opportunity to win and he has to go there thinking - and I know Norwich have had good results against Manchester City and with that win at West Brom on Saturday - but they have to go there thinking we can win this game. I worry about the side we have got there at the moment. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Packers Jersey. I worry about some of our bigger players. John Carver Carver appears unsure about the quality and desire of some of the players at St James Park, though, as they enter the final stages of the campaign.I worry about the side we have got there at the moment. I worry about some of our bigger players, he added.There is a big tournament [Euro 2016] coming up in the summer, so you would think you could get the best out of these players, but unfortunately we havent. Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez gives his reaction to Sky Sports after his side fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with rivals Sunderland There are a lot of people working extremely hard at the club behind the scenes that we dont hear about. For their sake, these players have to keep the team in the Premier League next season and get them over the line.Asked who he thought would be relegated at the end of the season, Carver added: My head is telling me definitely Aston Villa, Norwich City and, unfortunately, I have to say, Sunderland. 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