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After being accused of faking a head injury by Coach Mike Ditka in a team meeting; Ditka and Royal engaged in a highly publicized and televised shouting match. Ditka fined Royal $ 50,000 which Royal appealed to the NFL. Ditka was found to have been "baiting a player" and was fined $ 50,000.00
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