Bears sign Tillman to extension; Glenn retires

The Chicago Bears could have playmaking cornerback Charles Tillman in their secondary for at least seven more years.

Tillman, a second-round draft choice in 2003, and the Bears agreed Tuesday on a six-year contract extension that could keep him in Chicago through the 2013 season. Tillman, who has started 49 games in four seasons, had five interceptions last year when the Bears advanced to the Super Bowl and has 14 for his career.

“They compromised. We compromised,” Tillman said. “They were willing to listen. We were willing to listen. That’s how it got done.”

Tillman said during a conference call that he spoke recently with disgruntled Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, who could sit out the season or part of it after he was designated as a franchise player.

Colts

Tarik Glenn, a three-time Pro Bowl tackle for Indianapolis, announced he’ll retire.

The 31-year-old Glenn, a first-round draft pick out of California in 1997, started 154 regular-season games during his 10-year career. A steady blocker on the left side of the offensive line, he was a main reason quarterback Peyton Manning was sacked just 15 times last season.

“Making this decision, I had to step outside that (team) role and see what was good for myself and my family, and that was hard to do,” Glenn said at a news conference at the Colts’ headquarters.

Also Tuesday, wide receiver Roy Hall agreed to a four-year deal at the league minimum salary, said his agent, Bradley Cicala.

Saints

Wide receiver Robert Meachem, the 27th pick in the draft, agreed on a five-year contract with New Orleans.

The deal with Meachem means the Saints got all seven of their draft picks in the fold before they were due to report to training camp in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday.

The team policy is to not disclose financial terms, but a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press the total value of the contract exceeded $11 million with a signing bonus of more than $5.7 million. The person requested anonymity because the contract had not been signed.

Raiders

Oakland released offensive lineman Adam Treu, cutting ties with the longest-tenured player with the team.

The Raiders also released fullback Tony Jackson, who was on the practice squad last season.

Rams

St. Louis agreed to terms on a four-year contract with running back Brian Leonard, the Rams’ second-round draft pick.

Leonard is expected to compete for the backup spot behind Steven Jackson. He was the feature back at Rutgers before his senior season, when he moved to fullback and helped Ray Rice rush for 1,749 yards.

Ravens

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Troy Smith signed a three-year deal with Baltimore.

The defending AFC North champions also signed offensive tackle Jared Gaither, wide receiver Yamon Figurs and linebacker Prescott Burgess.

Seahawks

Third-round pick Brandon Mebane signed with Seattle, leaving just two of the Seahawks’ draft choices unsigned with training camp starting at the end of this week.

Jaguars

Defensive tackle Derek Landri, Jacksonville’s fifth-round pick, agreed to terms on a contract. Landri, a fifth-round pick from Notre Dame, is hoping to earn a roster spot behind starters Marcus Stroud and John Henderson.

Titans

Seventh-round draft pick Mike Otto agreed to a contract with Tennessee.