Andre Tierre Royal (born December 1, 1972 in Theodore, Alabama) is a former professional football player in the National Football League who played linebacker for five seasons for the Carolina Panthers and the Indianapolis Colts. The New Orleans Saints traded Royal to the Indianapolis Colts following several off-the-field incidents. The Saints' settled with the injured player. The settlement covered all the players except Royal whose suit was dismissed. CHILDREN: Tierra Andrena Royal