Charles Tillman
Shortly after wide receiver Johnny Knox was carted off the field with an ankle injury, Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was placed on a stretcher and taken to the locker room.
Tillman took a direct shot to the ribs from teammate Craig Steltz. Unfortunately for Tillman, Steltz’s helmet appeared to hit him in most exposed portion of his chest, along the side of the rib cage.
The two were both going to tackle Vikings receiver Visanthe Shiancoe at the time of the collision.
The training staff gave Tillman oxygen as he was taken off the field in seemingly excruciating pain.
A blanket was placed over his abdomen as he was wheeled away. The Bears are only saying that it is a “rib injury” at this point.
Update: Tillman apparently broke his ribs and will be out for the final game of the season. (more)
For those of you wondering about his status, I’ve posted an update… it looks like he broke his ribs and is done for the year.
That was the best game i have seen all year from the bears and that was a tense few minutes with Tillman on the ground i am with u i would like to know how he is doing and what the extent of his injury was it didn’t look good from the stands
I’d like to know how he is doing. Any info anyone has would be great. You guys left it all on the field today. Makes you proud to be a Bears fan. Great job guys!