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 .