The Facts: A high price is all that separated Royal from another season with the Chargers. It doesn't anymore. The veteran wide receiver has agreed to a contract restructure, sources said Monday, ensuring his place on the 2014 roster.
Diehards Line:Royal was previously set to earn $4.5 million in base salary with a $6 million cap number. According to SDUT's Michael Gehlken, both numbers have been lowered, the salary reduced to a fully guaranteed total with performance incentives helping make up the difference. ... Royal showed great toughness last season, not practicing for months because of turf toe. While the brunt of his season was spent in a protective boot, he missed only one game all year. Royal caught 47 passes for 631 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns.