Andre Tierre Royal was born on December 1,1972 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for five seasons with the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Andre Royal
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Andre Royal played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Andre Royal was traded to the Indianapolis Colts following several off-the-field incidents prior to the start of the season with the New Orleans Saints.
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Andre Royal played at the University of Alabama under head coach Gene Stallings.
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Andre Royal later took part in the 1995 Senior Bowl.
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Andre Royal, signed a guaranteed $4.085 million contract with the Saints as a free agent after previously attaining All-Pro status with the Carolina Panthers, and was expected to start at strong-side linebacker.
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Andre Royal was replaced in the Saints' final exhibition game by backup Keith Mitchell.
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Andre Royal admitted to participating in the incident but said he did not hit the rookies with any objects as the defendants were accused of doing.
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Andre Royal went on to star on the field for the Indianapolis Colts leading the Defense across from Offensive All-Pro, Peyton Manning.
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Andre Royal had offered to voluntarily give up the last 2 years' salary on his four-year contract with the Colts in exchange for being allowed to retire at the end of the first season with the Colts.
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Andre Royal had an all-pro career in the NFL, playing on the inaugural team of the Carolina Panthers and in several NFC Championship games.
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Andre Royal returned to the University of Alabama to complete and earn his college degree in 2014.