Charles Tillman made a name for himself with the Chicago Bears due in large part to his ability to knock the football out of the opponent's hands at a staggering rate. That ability to knock the ball away from offensive playmakers was dubbed the "Peanut Punch" based off Tillman's own nickname of "Peanut."

Tillman last played for the Bears in 2014 but the coaching staff is still trying to get its players to use the "Peanut Punch" when on the field. Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan was mic'd up for an OTA practice session earlier this offseason and a coach can be overheard telling him to use a "Peanut Punch" on the ball-carrier:

"I want you to come in and 'Peanut Punch' it," the coach can be heard telling Trevathan around the 23-second mark.

It is hard to tell which coach is telling him to try to knock the ball out but it is possible it is new inside linebackers coach Mark DeLeone. It is clear that Tillman's work with the Bears still lingers around Halas Hall years after retiring.

A second-round pick of the Bears in 2003, Tillman was an integral part of Chicago's success on defense throughout the Lovie Smith era. He went to two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 2012. Some of his other accolades include a Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2013 and he was a three-time Brian Piccolo Award winner (2003, 2008 and 2013). The Piccolo award is given to a Bears rookie and veteran who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of Piccolo.

Tillman ended his Bears career by recording a whopping 42 forced fumbles between 2003 and 2014. He also recorded 856 tackles, 36 interceptions, nine defensive touchdowns and three sacks during that span. He then joined the Carolina Panthers in 2015, appearing in 12 games and recording 55 tackles, seven pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles before suffering an injury and having to miss the team's appearance in Super Bowl 50.

The talented cornerback ended his career tied for sixth all-time (dating back to 1993) in forced fumbles with 44. What makes that number so impressive is he was able to record so many forced fumbles as a cornerback. Robert Mathis sits atop the list with 54 forced fumbles. All the other players ahead of him, Julius Peppers, John Abraham, Dwight Freeney, Jason Taylor and Chris Doleman (tied), were pass-rushers. Tillman is also tied with pass-rusher Osi Umenyiora for the most forced fumbles in a season with 10 back in 2012.

Tillman went on to sign a one-day contract with the Bears in July of 2016 to officially retire as a member of the organization. He also reportedly became an FBI agent in 2018 after graduating from the FBI's Training Academy. Tillman has not spoken publicly on his status as an FBI agent.

The Bears recorded 18 forced fumbles during the 2018 season with pass-rusher Khalil Mack leading the way with six. Trevathan had one forced fumble.