Charles Tillman says he is retiring from NFL with 'Peanut Punch' video

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Cornerback Charles Tillman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, tweeting the news with an amusing video.

In the video he uses his signature "Peanut Punch" to knock everyday items out of the hands of his family members and friends before hanging up his cleats at a time clock that's below a sign that says "Best Day Ever."

The video ends with a message from Tillman: "Thanks for all the love and support on and off the field."

That is followed by a screen that includes four hashtags (#BestDayEver, #PeanutPunch, #KeepPounding, and #BearDown), one in each corner.

The video ends with a screen that reads, "Peanut Out!"

"I've had 13 amazing years on two great teams and I'm just thankful for the love and support that I got from my teammates, the fans and my coaches," Tillman told ChicagoBears.com. "I'm thankful to everyone who has helped me get to where I am right now because I definitely didn't do it by myself."

Tillman, 35, signed a one-year deal with the Panthers last offseason after spending his first 12 NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears.