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{{Short description|American football player (born 1970)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Troy Vincent
| image       = TroyVincentSr1.png
| alt         =
| caption     = Vincent in 2012
| number      = 23
| position    = [[Cornerback]] <br> [[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1970|6|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Trenton, New Jersey]], U.S.
| death_date  = 
| death_place = 
| height_ft   = 6
| height_in   = 1
| weight_lb   = 200
| high_school = [[Pennsbury High School|Pennsbury]] <br> ([[Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania]])
| college     = [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] (1988–1991)
| draftyear   = 1992
| draftround  = 1
| draftpick   = 7
| pastteams   = * [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1992|1995}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|1996|2003}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2004|2006}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] (2006)
| highlights  = * [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year]] (2002)
* First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2002 All-Pro Team|2002]])
* Second-team All-Pro ([[2001 All-Pro Team|2001]])
* 5× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2000 Pro Bowl|1999]]–[[2004 Pro Bowl|2003]])
* [[List of NFL annual interceptions leaders|NFL interceptions co-leader]] (1999)
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#1992|1992]])
* [["Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award|"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year]] (2002)
* [[Bart Starr Award]] (2005)
* [[Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame]]
* [[Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team]]
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1991 College Football All-America Team|1991]])
* [[Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year|Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Year]] (1991)
* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[1991 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1991]])
* Second-team All-Big Ten ([[1990 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1990]])
| statlabel1  = Total [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]]
| statvalue1  = 893
| statlabel2  = [[Interception]]s
| statvalue2  = 47
| statlabel3  = Interception yards
| statvalue3  = 711
| statlabel4  = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue4  = 102
| statlabel5  = Forced [[fumble]]s
| statvalue5  = 12
| statlabel6  = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue6  = 12
| statlabel7  = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue7  = 5.5
| statlabel8  = Defensive [[touchdown]]s
| statvalue8  = 3
| pfr         = VincTr00
| CollegeHOF  = 2517 
}}

'''Troy Darnell Vincent Sr.''' (born June 8, 1970) is an American sports executive and former professional [[American football|football]] player who is the [[NFL|NFL's]] Executive Vice President of Football Operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://operations.nfl.com/football-ops/the-nfl-ops-team/|title=The NFL Ops Team {{!}} NFL Football Operations|website=operations.nfl.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}}</ref> He played as a [[cornerback]] for 16 seasons for the [[Miami Dolphins]],  [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Buffalo Bills]] and [[Washington Redskins]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin Badgers]] and was inducted into the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2023 |title=Troy Vincent, Wisconsin - 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Spotlight |url=https://footballfoundation.org/news/2023/10/7/general-troy-vincent-wisconsin-2023-college-football-hall-of-fame-spotlight.aspx |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=National Football Foundation |language=en}}</ref> On September 28, 2011, Vincent was named as one of the preliminary nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012 in his first year of eligibility and each year since.<ref>[http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2011/9/28/modern-era-nominees-for-the-class-of-2012/ Modern-Era Nominees for the Class of 2012] www.profootballhof.com September 28, 2011
{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019232016/http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2011/9/28/modern-era-nominees-for-the-class-of-2012/ |date=October 19, 2013 }}</ref>

He was previously inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for the Philadelphia Eagles and was entered into the Hall of Fame for the State of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin and Pennsbury High School. Vincent is a past recipient of the NFL's [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year|Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]], one of the league's highest honors recognizing excellence on and off the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Troy |date=February 6, 2025 |title=Op-Ed: Walter Payton's legacy inspires us to find 'Sweetness' in service |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/op-ed-walter-payton-legacy-inspires-us-to-find-sweetness-in-service |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Troy Vincent was born in [[Trenton, New Jersey]]. He spent his early childhood in east Trenton's Wilbur section, where he and his younger brother, Sam, were raised by their mother, Alma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Shei |first=Tim |date=October 22, 2018 |title=Ex-Bill Troy Vincent seeks 'courageous men' to fight domestic violence, sexual assault |url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/ex-bill-troy-vincent-seeks-courageous-men-to-fight-domestic-violence-sexual-assault/article_1f986b2f-37fa-566d-b9c2-683b52bcc46a.html |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=Buffalo News |language=en}}</ref> His athletic interests at the time centered on basketball.

Alma moved the family to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, before Vincent's seventh-grade year.<ref name=":2" /> After a brief period in which Vincent returned to Trenton for his sophomore year, he returned to finish his secondary education at [[Pennsbury High School]], where he was encouraged to try out for the football team and later starred for the Pennsbury Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pennsbury High School Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class |url=https://www.pennsburysd.org/site/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsburysd.org%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageType%3D3%26DomainID%3D4%26ModuleInstanceID%3D30%26ViewID%3D6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108%26RenderLoc%3D0%26FlexDataID%3D4179%26PageID%3D1 |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=www.pennsburysd.org |language=en}}</ref> He also played recreationally with the Morrisville Little Bulldogs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent Sr |first=Troy |title=Op-Ed: I'm a dad and a 5-time Pro Bowler. Here's the truth about youth football safety. |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/2022/03/15/troy-vincent-speaks-youth-football-if-safer-op-ed-opinion/7007931001/ |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}</ref>

== College career and education ==
Vincent enrolled at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] in 1988. He played cornerback for the [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin Badgers]] and emerged as an All-American in 1991 under coach [[Barry Alvarez]].

By the time he entered the NFL draft in 1992, Vincent had set Badgers' all-time records for passes defended in a season (13) and career (31).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Vincent becomes Wisconsin football's 12th College Football Hall of Famer |url=https://madison.com/sports/college/football/troy-vincent-becomes-wisconsin-footballs-12th-college-football-hall-of-famer/article_cd666c3f-43db-5487-be41-e648f9509369.html?mode=nowapp |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=madison.com}}</ref> He finished his collegiate stint with 192 tackles, four interceptions and three punts returned for touchdowns, and was named team captain and MVP in his final season. He was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kocorowski |first=Jake |date=October 7, 2023 |title=Troy Vincent proud to represent Wisconsin in Hall of Fame |url=https://badgerextra.com/sports/football/troy-vincent-wisconsin-hall-of-fame/article_0c30fa04-651a-11ee-9baa-8784ac40a9c2.html |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=BadgerExtra |language=en}}</ref>

Vincent studied urban planning and development at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his studies at [[Thomas Edison State College]] in Trenton, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freedman |first=Michael |date=April 5, 2017 |title=NFL's Troy Vincent Brings Message Of Leadership, Accountability To Niagara University |url=https://news.niagara.edu/news/show/nfls-troy-vincent-brings-message-of-leadership-accountability-to-niagara-university |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=news.niagara.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>

He also holds executive education and advanced business certificates from several institutions, including [[Harvard University|Harvard]], [[Stanford University|Stanford]] and the [[University of Pennsylvania]].

===Career achievements===
On November 22, 2017, Vincent was honored by the Big Ten Conference as the 2017 recipient of the [[Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award]]. The annual award recognizes Big Ten football [[Student athlete|student-athletes]] who have garnered significant success in leadership roles following their academic and athletic careers.<ref>[https://www.landof10.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-football-troy-vincent-2017-ford-kinnick-leadership-award 2017 Ford Kinnick Leadership Award] landof10.com {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909112132/https://www.landof10.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-football-troy-vincent-2017-ford-kinnick-leadership-award |date=September 9, 2018 }}</ref> He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on December 5, 2023.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kracz |first=Ed |date=December 6, 2023 |title=Former Eagles Trio Enters College Football Hall of Fame |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/news/philadelphia-eagles-brian-westbrook-jeremy-maclin-troy-vincent-college-football-hall-of-fame |access-date=December 6, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Following his senior season, Vincent declared himself eligible for the 1992 NFL draft and was considered by the majority of analysts to be the top cornerback prospect. On January 19, 1992, Vincent participated in the [[East–West Shrine Bowl]] and was part of the East team that lost 14–6 to the West.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ron Wolf's first group of selections in 1992 helped turned franchise around|url=https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/ron-wolfs-first-group-of-selections-in-1992-helped-turned-franchise-around-b99472140z1-298974511.html/ |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=archive.jsonline.com|date=August 7, 2017}}</ref> He attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] and completed the majority of positional and combine drills. NFL draft analysts and scouts projected Vincent to be an early first round pick.
[[ESPN]] draft analyst [[Mel Kiper Jr.]] had Vincent ranked as the top defensive back and the second best overall in the draft following defensive tackle [[Steve Emtman]]. Dr. Z of ‘’[[Sports Illustrated]]’’ had Vincent ranked as the top cornerback in the draft and projected him to be selected within the first five draft picks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dr. Z's Draft Review|url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1992/04/27/dr-zs-draft-preview |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Vault.si.com|date=April 27, 1992}}</ref>
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===Miami Dolphins===
====1992 season====
The [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Vincent in the first round (7th overall) of the [[1992 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1992 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/draft.htm |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the second cornerback drafted after [[Terrell Buckley]] (5th overall). The [[Green Bay Packers]] immediately received criticism from the media and fans for their decision to draft Terrell Buckley from [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] instead of Vincent from Wisconsin. The Dolphins acquired the draft pick used to select Vincent in a trade with the [[Phoenix Cardinals]] for wide receiver [[Randal Hill]]. Since the common NFL draft was established in 1967, Vincent became the second highest draft pick in [[University of Wisconsin–Madison|in the  history of the University of Wisconsin]], following [[Paul Gruber]] in [[1988 NFL draft|1988]] (4th overall). Vincent also surpassed [[Richard Johnson (defensive back)|Richard Johnson]] to become the [[List of Wisconsin Badgers in the NFL draft|highest drafted defensive player from Wisconsin.]]
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On August 8, 1992, the Dolphins signed Vincent to a four–year, $5.29 million rookie [[contract]] that included a [[signing bonus]] of $2.45 million.<ref>{{cite web| title=Dolphins get help at corner, sign no. 1 pick Vincent| url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1992/08/09/dolphins-get-help-at-corner-sign-no-1-pick-vincent/ |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=tampabay.com| date=August 9, 1992}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Troy Vincent contract| url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/48334/troy-vincent |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>

He entered training camp slated as the No. 2 starting cornerback following the departure of [[Mike McGruder]]. Head coach [[Don Shula]] named [[J. B. Brown (cornerback)|J. B. Brown]] and [[Chris Green (American football)|Chris Green]] the starting cornerbacks to begin the season due to an injury to Vincent. He was inactive as the Dolphins had a 27–23 victory in their season-opener at the  [[1992 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] due to a hamstring injury he reaggravated during practice.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stoyanivich Punts for If Not Kike Roby|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1992/09/15/stoyanovich-punts-for-if-not-like-roby/ |access-date=July 2, 2025| newspaper=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|date=September 15, 1992}}</ref> The following week, Vincent made his professional regular season debut and recorded two solo tackles as the Dolphins defeated the [[1992 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] 10–26. Entering Week 3, defensive coordinator Tom Olivadotti promoted Vincent to the No. 2 starting cornerback, replacing Chris Green. On September 27, 1992, Vincent earned his first career start and made four solo tackles and two pass deflections during a 19–17 win at the [[1992 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL.com: Players; Troy Vincent Game Logs (1992)|url=https://www.nfl.com/players/troy-vincent/stats/logs/1992/ |access-date=July 2, 2025|website=NFL.com|date=September 15, 1992}}</ref> In Week 5, he set a season-high with nine solo tackles and three pass deflections during a 27–10 win at the [[1992 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. On November 8, 1992, Vincent made two solo tackles, a pass deflection, and had the first interception of his career, picking off a pass [[Jeff George]] threw to wide receiver [[Jessie Hester]] during a 28–0 win at the [[1992 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts - November 8th, 1992|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211080clt.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 60 combined tackles (58 solo), 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games and 14 starts.

The [[1992 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] finished first in the [[AFC East]] in the [[1992 NFL season]] with a 11–5 record to clinch a first-round bye. On January 10, 1993, Vincent started in his first career playoff game in the AFC Divisional Round and recorded three solo tackles, led the team with five pass deflections, and intercepted two passes thrown by  [[Stan Humphries]]  during a 0–31 victory against the [[1992 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Divisional Round - San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins - January 10th, 1993|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199301100mia.htm |access-date=August 20, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> On January 10, 1993, he started in the [[AFC Championship Game]] and recorded seven solo tackles as the Dolphins lost 10–29 to the [[1992 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]].

====1993 season====
He entered training camp slated as the ''de facto'' No. 1 starting cornerback. Head coach Don Shula named him and J. B. Brown the starting cornerbacks to begin the season. On September 5, 1993, Vincent started in the [[1993 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins’]] season-opener at the [[1993 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] and made two solo tackles, one pass deflection, and secured a 24–20 victory by intercepting a pass [[Jack Trudeau]] threw to Jessie Hester with 19 seconds remaining in the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts - September 5th, 1993|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199309050clt.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> In Week 10, he set a season-high with seven combined tackles (four solo) during a 10–27 loss at the [[1993 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. On November 25, 1993, Vincent recorded six combined tackles (five solo) and set a season-high with five pass deflections during a 16–14 win at the [[1993 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. In Week 15, he recorded one solo tackle before exiting in the second quarter of a 20–21 loss against the [[1993 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] after sustaining an injury to his leg. On December 16, 1993, the Miami Dolphins placed Vincent on injured reserve for the remainder of the season (Weeks 16–18) due to slight tears he sustainedti his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|ACL]] and [[Medial_collateral_ligament|MCL]] in his right knee.<ref>{{cite web|title=Around the NFL|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/12/17/around-the-nfl/38b454fd-4d1c-4b5c-bb6b-87860456735b/?isMobile=1,1 |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|date=December 16, 1993}}</ref> He finished the [[1993 NFL season]] with 60 combined tackles (51 solo), 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL.com: Players; Troy Vincent Game Logs (1993)|url=https://www.nfl.com/players/troy-vincent/stats/logs/1993/ |access-date=July 2, 2025|website=NFL.com}}</ref> [[Pro Football Reference]] listed Vincent recorded 68 solo tackles.<ref name=”career”>{{cite web|title=Pro-Football-Reference: Troy Vincent Career Overview|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VincTr00.htm |access-date=August 20, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

====1994 season====
On September 4, 1994, Vincent started in the [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins’]] home-opener against the [[1994 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] and recorded three combined tackles (two solo), two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Drew Bledsoe]] as they won 35–39. Vincent injured his knee and was inactive for the next three games (Weeks 2–4).<ref>{{cite web|title=A Hit in Miami: The Running Game|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/19/sports/pro-football-a-hit-in-miami-the-running-game.html |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=September 19, 1994|author=Charlie Nobles}}</ref> In Week 6, he set a season-high with seven combined tackles (six solo) and made one pass deflection during a 11–21 loss at the [[1994 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. On November 27, 1994, Vincent made four combined tackles (three solo), a pass deflection, and helped lead a fourth quarter comeback victory by intercepting a pass [[Boomer Esiason]] threw to wide receiver [[Rob Moore (American football)|Rob Moore]] to start the fourth quarter as the Dolphins were losing 14–24. His interception led to a 28–yard touchdown pass from [[Dan Marino]] to [[Mark Ingram]] and the Dolphins would win 28–24 at the [[1994 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. On December 12, 1994, Vincent recorded six combined tackles (four solo), made two pass deflections, one interception, and scored the first touchdown of his career as the Dolphins defeated the [[1994 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 28–45. His touchdown occurred in the third quarter, after free safety [[Gene Atkins]] intercepted a pass thrown by [[Steve Bono]] and lateralled the ball to Vincent for a 56–yard touchdown return.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins - December 12th, 1994|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199412120mia.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> In Week 17, he recorded five solo tackles and set a season-high with four pass deflections during a 27–20 victory against the [[1994 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]]. He finished the season with 52 combined tackles (41 solo), 17 pass deflections, five interceptions, and scored one touchdown in 13 games and 12 starts.<ref name=”career”/><ref>{{cite web|title=Pro-Football-Reference: Troy Vincent Game Logs (1994) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VincTr00/gamelog/1994/ |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref>

The [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] finished atop the AFC East with a 10–6 record to clinch a playoff berth. On December 31, 1994, Vincent started in the AFC Wild-Card Game and recorded six combined tackles (four solo) and had a pass deflection as the Dolphins defeated the [[1994 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 27–17. The following week, the Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs after losing 21–22 at the [[1994 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]] in the Divisional Round.
====1995 season====
He returned as the No. 1 starting cornerback to start the regular season alongside J. B. Brown for the fourth consecutive season under defensive coordinator [[Tom Olivadotti]]. On September 3, 1995, Vincent started in the [[1995 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins’]] home-opener against the [[1995 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] and recorded one solo tackle, set a season-high with three pass deflections, set a season-high with two interceptions, and made the first pick-six of his career as the Dolphins routed the Jets 14–52. His first interception returned for a touchdown in his career occurred in the third quarter after he intercepted a pass by Boomer Esiason and returned it 69–yards for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Jets at Miami Dolphins - September 3rd, 1995|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199509030mia.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> In Week 15, he set a season-high with seven solo tackles, had one pass break-up, and intercepted a pass Steve Bono threw to wide receiver [[Keith Cash]] as the Dolphins defeated the [[1995 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] 6–13.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins - December 11th, 1995|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199512110mia.ht |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> He started in all 16 games throughout the [[1995 NFL season]] for the first time in his career and recorded 62 combined tackles (52 solo), 12 pass deflections, five interceptions, and one touchdown.<ref name=”career”/>

The Miami Dolphins finished the season third in the AFC East with a 9–7 record, qualifying for a Wild-Card position. On December 30, 1995, Vincent started in the AFC Wild-Card Game and made one solo tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Jim Kelly]] threw to wide receiver [[Bill Brooks (wide receiver)|Bill Brooks]] during a 22–37 loss at the [[1995 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wild-Card - Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills - December 30th, 1995|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199512300buf.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref>
On February 15, 1996, the [[1996 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] exercised their transition tag on Vincent as a restricted free agent, giving them the opportunity to retain him if they matched or outbid any contract offers from any teams.<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami’s Vincent to Eagles| url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/03/03/miami-s-vincent-to-eagles/ |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]| date=March 3, 1996}}</ref> The minimum salary Vincent would receive is $2.1 million per season which is the average salary of the top ten highest pair players at his position. The Dolphins would have seven days to match any proposed offers. On February 24, 1996, the Vincent signed an offer sheet from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] for a five–year, $16.50 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/25/sports/transactions-070068.html|access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=February 25, 1996}}</ref> On March 1, 1996, the Dolphins requested a meeting with Vincent's agent and proposed to negotiate terms for a restructured five–year contract that would match the offer from the Eagles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Trying to Keep Vincent|
url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/03/02/dolphins-trying-to-keep-vincent/ |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|date=March 3, 1996}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles Land Cornerback|
url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/03/03/eagles-land-cornerback/ |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|date=March 3, 1996}}</ref>

===Philadelphia Eagles===
====1996 season====
On March 2, 1996, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] signed Vincent to a five–year, $16.50 million contract as a transition free agent that included an initial signing bonus of $3.00 million.<ref name="spotrac"/> The Miami Dolphins had made a contract offer, but were unable to match the offer sheet made by Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web| title=A history of free agency hits for the Eagles| url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/a-history-of-free-agency-hits-for-the-eagles |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=philadelphiaeagles.com| date=March 10, 2019| last=Spadaro| first=Dave}}</ref> He entered training camp slated as the No. 1 starting cornerback following the departures of [[Mark McMillian]] and [[Derrick Frazier]]. Head coach [[Ray Rhodes]] named Vincent and [[Bobby Taylor (American football)|Bobby Taylor]] the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFC Preview|
url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/08/29/nfc-preview-6/ |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|date=August 29, 1996}}</ref>

In Week 3, he set a season-high with six solo tackles and three pass deflections as the Eagles defeated the [[1996 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] 24–17. On September 22, 1996, Vincent recorded six combined tackles (five solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Jeff George]] threw to [[Eric Metcalf]] during a 33–18 victory at the [[1996 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons - September 22nd, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609220atl.htm |access-date=August 19, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.con}}</ref> In Week 10, he set a season-high with six solo tackles and sealed a 31–21 victory at the [[1996 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] by scoring a touchdown to end the fourth quarter as they led 24–21. He tied the record for the longest interception in Eagles history against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in 1996; after teammate [[James Willis (American football)|James Willis]] intercepted [[Troy Aikman]] four yards into the end zone, he ran 14 yards before [[lateral pass|lateraling]] to Vincent, who returned the interception 90 yards for a 104-yard touchdown with 12 seconds remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys - November 3rd, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611030dal.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-11-24 |title=Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record {{!}} Longest interception returns by team |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/hof/release.aspx?release_id=2959 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605053758/https://www.profootballhof.com/hof/release.aspx?release_id=2959 |archive-date=2014-06-05 |access-date=2025-08-25 |website=[[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1996-11-04 |title=Aikman Throws Game Eagles' Way |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-11-04-sp-61110-story.html |access-date=2025-08-25 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1996-11-04 |title=Eagles Head Off Cowboys at Pass |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/11/04/eagles-head-off-cowboys-at-pass/a63298a2-5ee8-411b-a631-722af0ddb482/ |access-date=2025-08-25 |work=The Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> He started in all 16 games throughout the [[1996 NFL season]] and recorded 52 combined tackles (45 solo), 17 pass deflections, set a career-high with three forced fumbles, made three interceptions, and scored one touchdown.<ref name=”career”/>
====1997 season====
Defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas retained Vincent as the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with [[Charles Dimry]]. In Week 2, he set a season-high with seven combined tackles (four solo) and made three pass deflections during a 10–9 win against the [[1997 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]. On September 28, 1997, he set a season-high with six solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Brad Johnson (American football)|Brad Johnson]] threw to wide receiver [[Cris Carter]] during a 19–28 loss at the [[1997 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings - September 28th, 1997|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199709280min.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started in all 16 games for the third season in-a-row and recorded 65 combined tackles (50 solo), set a career-high with 24 pass deflections, made three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.<ref name=”career”/>
====1998 season====
The [[1998 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] selected cornerback [[Allen Rossum]] in the third round (85th overall) of the [[1998 NFL draft]]. No. 2 starting cornerback Bobby Taylor sustained a shoulder injury and remained inactive for the first five games of the season (Weeks 1–5). Head coach Ray Rhodes named Vincent the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with [[Al Harris (cornerback)|Al Harris]].
He was inactive for two games (Weeks 2–3) after he suffered an injury to his quadriceps.
On November 2, 1998, Vincent set a season-high with seven solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and had the first sack of his career on [[Troy Aikman]] during a 34–0 loss to the [[1998 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys - November 2nd, 1998|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811020phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the [[1998 NFL season]] with 50 combined tackles (42 solo), 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, and one sack in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref name=”career”/> On December 28, 1998, the Eagles fired head coach [[Ray Rhodes]] after they finished the season with a disappointing 3–13 record.

====1999 season====
On January 11, 1999, the [[1999 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] hired [[Andy Reid]] to be their new head coach.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles hire Packers’ assistant as head coach|url=https://www.poconorecord.com/story/sports/pro/1999/01/11/eagles-hire-packers-assistant-as/51101723007/ |access-date=August 20, 2025|newspaper=[[Pocono Record]]|date=January 11, 1999}}</ref>

On September 12, 1999, Vincent started in the Eagles' home-opener against the [[1999 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] and set a season-high with 14 combined tackles (13 solo) and made two pass deflections as they lost 24–25. In Week 4, he recorded 10 solo tackles, made one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass [[Kent Graham]] threw to wide receiver [[Joe Jurevicius]] during a 15–16 loss at the [[1999 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants - October 3rd, 1999|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910030nyg.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 6, he made five combined tackles (three solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted [[Cade McNown|Cade McNown’s]] pass to [[Macey Brooks]] during a 20–16 victory at the [[1999 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]. This marked his third consecutive game with an interception. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 7–8) due to an injury to his quadriceps. On November 8, 1999, the [[1999 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] signed Vincent to a three–year, $12.60 million contract extension.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref>{{cite web| title=N.F.L.: Roundup -- Philadelphia; Eagles Extend Vincent's Contract| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/09/sports/nfl-roundup-philadelphia-eagles-extend-vincent-s-contract.html |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=[[The New York Times]]| date=November 9, 1999}}</ref> The new contract restructured the current and remaining seasons under his previous agreement and would keep under contract with the Eagles throughout the [[2003 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Galloway arrives but misses workout| url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1999/11/09/galloway-arrives-but-misses-workout/ |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]| date=November 9, 1999}}</ref>

On December 19, 1999, Vincent recorded four combined tackles (three solo), set a season-high with five pass deflections, and set a season-high with two interceptions off passes thrown by [[Drew Bledsoe]] as the Eagles defeated the [[1999 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] 9–24.<ref>{{cite web|title=New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles - December 19th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199912190phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 81 combined tackles (65 solo), 19 pass deflections, and set a new career-high with seven interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref name=”career”/> He was selected to the [[2000 Pro Bowl]], marking the first [[Pro Bowl]] selection of his career.

====2000 season====
He returned to training camp slated as the ''de facto'' No. 1 starting cornerback under defensive coordinator [[Jim Johnson (American football)|Jim Johnson]]. He also played under defensive backs coach [[Leslie Frazier]] and assistant head coach [[Sean McDermott]]. Head coach Andy Reid named Vincent and [[Bobby Taylor (American football)|Bobby Taylor]] as the starting cornerback duo to begin the season with Al Harris and Allen Rossum as their backups.

On September 24, 2000, Vincent recorded five solo tackles, set a season-high with four pass deflections, and intercepted two pass attempts by [[Jeff Blake]] during a 21–7 victory at the [[2000 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]. He sealed their victory in Week 4 with an interception, picking off Jeff Blake’s pass attempt to wide receiver [[Willie Jackson (American football)|Willie Jackson]] with 1:06 remaining.<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints - September 24th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009240nor.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 6, he set a season-high with nine combined tackles (seven solo) and made two pass deflections during a 14–17 loss to the [[2000 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. In Week 15, he recorded three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Doug Pederson]] threw to wide receiver [[David Patten]] during a 35–24 victory at the [[2000 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. The following week, he recorded four solo tackles, tied his season-high of four pass deflections, and forced a fumble as the Eagles defeated the [[2000 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] 16–7 in Week 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals - December 10th, 2000|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012100cle.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started in all 16 games throughout the season and recorded 77 combined tackles (64 solo), 22 pass deflections, five interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and made one sack.<ref name=”career”/>

The [[2000 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] finished the [[2000 NFL season]] second in the [[NFC East]] with an 11–5 record to qualify for the playoffs. On December 31, 2000, Vincent recorded two combined tackles (one solo) and led the team with five pass deflections during a 21–3 win against the [[2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the NFC Wild-Card Game.<ref name=”PFR_2000”/> On January 7, 2001, Vincent recorded eight combined tackles (six solo) and made one pass deflection during a 10–20 loss at the [[2000 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] in the Divisional Round.<ref name=”PFR_2000”>{{cite web|title=Pro-Football-Reference: Troy Vincent Game Logs (2000) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VincTr00/gamelog/2000/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> 
====2001 season====
He returned as the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and remained alongside Bobby Taylor. In Week 4, he set a season-high with seven combined tackles (six solo), made one pass deflection, and forced a fumble during a 21–20 loss against the [[2001 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref name=”PFR_2001”>{{cite web|title=Pro-Football-Reference: Troy Vincent Game Logs (2001) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VincTr00/gamelog/2001/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> On December 9, 2001, Vincent recorded seven combined tackles (six solo), set a season-high with five pass deflections, and helped secure a 14–24 victory against the [[2001 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]] by intercepting a pass [[Doug Flutie]] threw to wide receiver [[Jeff Graham]] in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web|title=San Diego Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles - December 9th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112090phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Head coach Andy Reid opted to rest Vincent and the majority of the starting lineup in preparation for the playoffs during a 17–13 victory at the [[2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in Week 17. He finished the season with 69 combined tackles (58 solo), three interceptions, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 15 games and 15 starts. He set a new career-high with 27 pass deflections and was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl in 2001.<ref name=”career”/>

The [[2001 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] finished the [[2001 NFL season]] atop the NFC East with an 11–5 record to clinch a playoff berth. On January 12, 2002, Vincent started in the NFC Wild-Card Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and recorded six combined tackles (three solo), one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass [[Brad Johnson (American football)|Brad Johnson]] threw to wide receiver [[Jacquez Green]] as they won 9–31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wild Card - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles - January 12th, 2002|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201120phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> The Eagles would defeat the [[2001 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]] 33–19 in the NFC Divisional Round to advance in the playoffs. On January 27, 2002, Vincent started in the [[NFC Championship Game]] and recorded five combined tackles (three solo) as the Eagles lost 24–29 at the [[2001 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NFC Championship Game - Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams - January 27th, 2002|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201270ram.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> 

====2002 season====
The [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] selected cornerbacks [[Lito Sheppard]] in the first round (26th overall) and [[Sheldon Brown (American football)|Sheldon Brown]] in the second round (59th overall) of the [[2002 NFL draft]]. Head coach Andy Reid retained Vincent and Bobby Taylor as the starting cornerbacks for the fourth consecutive season under defensive coordinator Jim Johnson. On September 6, 2002, Vincent suffered a knee injury during practice and subsequently remained inactive as the Eagles lost 24–27 at the [[2002 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]] in Week 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Knee injury may keep Vincent out |url=https://www.dailylocal.com/2002/09/06/knee-injury-may-keep-vincent-out/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 10, he set a season-high with nine combined tackles (seven solo) during a 35–13 loss against the [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]]. On December 1, 2002, Vincent recorded seven combined tackles (six solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass [[Kurt Warner]] threw to wide receiver [[Isaac Bruce]] as the Eagles defeated the [[2002 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]] 3–10.<ref>{{cite web|title= St. Louis Rams at Philadelphia Eagles - December 1st, 2002|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212010phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the [[2002 NFL season]] with 67 combined tackles (55 solo), 15 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref name=”career”/> He was the recipient of the [[Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]] and was selected for the [[2003 Pro Bowl]].

====2003 season====
Head coach Andy Reid retained Vincent and Bobby Taylor as the starting cornerbacks to begin the season. He injured his hamstring and was sidelined during a 27–25 victory against the [[2003 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] in Week 5.<ref>{{cite web|title=Poor pass prevents Redskins’ overthrow|url=https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2003/10/06/poor-pass-prevents-redskins-overthrow-of-eagles/31647208007/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|newspaper=[[Gainesville Sun]]|date=October 7, 2003|author=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> On November 16, 2003, Vincent set a season-high with seven solo tackles and three pass deflections and also intercepted a pass [[Kerry Collins]] threw to wide receiver [[Amani Toomer]] as the Eagles defeated the [[2003 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] 10–28.<ref>{{cite web|title= New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles - November 16th, 2003|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311160phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was inactive for the last two games of the season (Weeks 16–17) due to a painful hip flexor injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vincent to miss Washington game |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2003/12/26/Vincent-to-miss-Washington-game/38731072466459/#google_vignette
 |access-date=August 21, 2025|newspaper=[[United Press International]]|date=December 26, 2003}}</ref> He finished the [[2003 NFL season]] with 57 combined tackles (49 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref name=”career”/> Although his stats were pedestrian in 2003, Vincent was still selected for his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl which would be the final selection of his career.

The [[2003 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] finished first in the NFC East with a 12–4 record in 2003 and clinched a first-round bye. He remained inactive for the Divisional Round due to his hip injury as the Eagles defeated the [[2003 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] 20–17. On January 18, 2004, Vincent started in the [[NFC Championship Game]] and recorded six combined tackles (three solo) and made one pass deflection as the Eagles lost 3–14 to the [[2003 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]].
The [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] opted to not re-sign Vincent or Bobby Taylor as they entered free agency, planning to instead replace both with Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown. As an unrestricted free agent, Vincent drew interest from the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and Buffalo Bills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cornerback spurns offers from Bengals, Chiefs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1760318
 |access-date=August 21, 2025|newspaper=ESPN|date=March 15, 2004}}</ref>

===Buffalo Bills===
====2004 season====
On March 16, 2004, the [[2004 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] signed Vincent to a six–year, $20.75 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $3.60 million following the departure of cornerback [[Antoine Winfield Sr.|Antoine Winfield]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Vincent seals six-year deal with Bills| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1761082 |access-date=July 2, 2025| website=ESPN.com| date=March 16, 2004}}</ref> 

He entered training camp slated as the No. 1 starting cornerback under defensive coordinator [[Jerry Gray]]. Head coach [[Mike Mularkey]] named Vincent and [[Nate Clements]] the starting cornerbacks to begin the season. On September 12, 2004, Vincent started in the [[2004 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills’]] home-opener against the [[2004 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] and set a season-high with eight solo tackles as they lost 10–13. In Week 3, Vincent made one solo tackle and a pass deflection before he was carted off the field in the first quarter after injuring his knee while pushing wide receiver [[Bethel Johnson]] out-of-bounds during a 17–31 loss to the [[2004 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vincent unavailable to Bills|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/vincent-unavailable-to-bills-1.506162 |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=CBC.CA|date=October 5, 2004}}</ref> He would undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and remained inactive for the next nine games (Weeks 5–13). Upon his return, he was named the starting free safety, replacing [[Rashad Baker]] as the Bills opted to retain [[Terrence McGee]] as a starting cornerback. On December 12, 2004, Vincent earned his first career start as a safety and recorded two combined tackles (one solo), made one pass deflection, one sack, and had his first and only interception of the season on a pass [[Luke McCown]] threw to tight end [[Aaron Shea]] during a 42–32 victory at the [[2004 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - December 12th, 2004|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200412120buf.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 17, he set a season-high with nine combined tackles (three solo) during a 24–29 loss to the [[2004 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. He finished the [[2004 NFL season]] with 27 combined tackles (18 solo), three pass deflections, one sack, a forced fumble, and one interception in seven games and seven starts.<ref name=”career”/>

====2005 season====
He returned to training camp slated as the ''de facto'' starting free safety. Head coach Mike Mularkey named Vincent the starting free safety to begin the season and paired him with strong safety [[Lawyer Milloy]]. On September 11, 2005, Vincent started in the [[2005 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills’]] home-opener against the [[2005 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] and made two pass deflections and set a season-high with two interceptions on pass attempts by [[David_Carr_(American_football)|David Carr]] as the Bills won 7–22.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills - September 11th, 2005
|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509110buf.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 3, he set a season-high with 11 combined tackles (seven solo) during a 16–24 loss against the [[2005 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]. In Week 16, he made four tackles, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass [[Carson Palmer]] threw to wide receiver [[Chad Johnson]] during a 37–27 victory at the [[2005 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals - December 24th, 2005
|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512240cin.htm |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started in all 16 games throughout the season and recorded 67 combined tackles (43 solo), eight pass deflections, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.<ref name=”career”/>
====2006 season====
Head coach Mike Mularkey named Vincent the starting free safety to begin the season and paired him with [[Coy Wire]]. On September 13, 2006, the [[2006 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] placed Vincent on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury and he remained inactive for three games (Weeks 2–4).<ref>{{cite web|title=Troy Vincent of Buffalo goes to IR|url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2006/09/13/Troy-Vincent-of-Buffalo-goes-to-IR/38331158189185/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|newspaper=[[United Press International]]|date=September 13, 2006}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/archives/|title=Archives|website=nquirer.com|accessdate=December 22, 2023}}</ref> On October 13, 2006, the Buffalo Bills granted Vincent his release after he was cleared to return from injury.<ref name="auto"/>

===Washington Redskins===
On October 16, 2006, the [[Washington Redskins]] signed Vincent to a three–year, $3.93 million contract that included an initial [[signing bonus]] of $250,000.<ref name="auto"/> The Redskins' defense had struggled in the last few games with pass coverage resulting in the acquisition of Troy Vincent. Head coach [[Joe Gibbs]] chose to have Vincent initially begin as a backup for his first game.

Entering Week 9, head coach Joe Gibbs named Vincent the starting strong safety alongside free safety [[Sean Taylor]], replacing [[Adam Archuleta]].<ref name=”Hogs”>{{cite web|title=Mishandling the Adam Archuleta situation|url=https://www.hogshaven.com/2006/12/15/122051/39 |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=HogsHeaven.com|date=December 15, 2006|last=Allensworth|first=Will}}</ref> On November 5, 2006, Vincent set a season-high with six combined tackles (four solo) and blocked a crucial 35–yard game-winning field goal attempt by kicker [[Mike Vanderjagt]] with six seconds remaining in the game as the Redskins were tied 19–19 with the [[2006 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. Vincent lined up on the left side of the offensive line with [[Carlos_Rogers_(American_football)|Carlos Rogers]], blitzing untouched to block the field goal attempt which was recovered by [[Sean Taylor]] and returned 46–yards to put the kicker [[Nick Novak]] in field goal range following an additional 15–yard facemask penalty on the Cowboys..<ref>{{cite web|title=Vincent’s blocked field goal stunned Cowboys|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/vincent-s-blocked-fg-stunned-cowboys-3459639
 |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Commanders.com|date=November 6, 2006}}</ref>  Novak would convert the 47–yard game-winning field goal with no time left to earn a last second 22–19 victory for the Redskins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vincent has a hand in Redskins’ win|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2006/11/06/vincent-has-a-hand-in-redskins-win/d8c21bac-881f-4a17-bb21-5b5110d06dbb/?isMobile=1,1 |access-date=August 21, 2025|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|date=November 6, 2006}}</ref> The improbable win is known as the [[Cowboys–Redskins rivalry#2000s|"Hand of God" game]]. He re-injured his hamstring and remained sidelined for two games (Weeks 12–13). Upon his return, he was demoted to being the backup strong safety behind [[Vernon Fox]] for the remainder of the season. He finished the [[2006 NFL season]] with 22 combined tackles (14 solo) in nine games and four starts.<ref name=”career”/><ref>{{cite web|title=NFL.com; Players: Troy Vincent Game Logs (2006)|url=https://www.nfl.com/players/troy-vincent/stats/logs/2006/ |access-date=August 21, 2025|website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>

On February 22, 2007, the [[2007 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] officially released Vincent.<ref name="auto"/> The Redskins would go on to select strong safety [[LaRon Landry]] in the first round (6th overall) of the [[2007 NFL draft]] following their decision to release Vincent.

==Career stats==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Team !! Games !! Combined tackles !! Tackles !! Assisted tackles !! Sacks !! Forced fumbles !! Fumble recoveries !! Fumble return yards !! Interceptions !! Interception return yards !! 	Yards per interception return !! Longest interception return !! Interceptions returned for touchdown !! Passes defended
|-
| [[1992 NFL season|1992]] || [[1992 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] || 15 || 77 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 47 || 24 || 32 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[1993 NFL season|1993]] || [[1993 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] || 13 || 59 || 50 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 29 || 15 || 23 || 0 || 14
|-
| [[1994 NFL season|1994]] || [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] || 13 || 52 || 41 || 11 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 113 || 23 || 58 || 1 || 17
|-
| [[1995 NFL season|1995]] || [[1995 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] || 16 || 62 || 52 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 95 || 19 || 69 || 1 || 12
|-
| [[1996 NFL season|1996]] || [[1996 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 16 || 49 || 42 || 7 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 144 || 48 || 90 || 1 || 17
|-
| [[1997 NFL season|1997]] || [[1997 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 16 || 64 || 49 || 15 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 3 || 14 || 5 || 14 || 0 || 24
|-
| [[1998 NFL season|1998]] || [[1998 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 13 || 50 || 42 || 8 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 29 || 15 || 29 || 0 || 13
|-
| [[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 14 || 79 || 60 || 19 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 91 || 13 || 35 || 0 || 17
|-
| [[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 16 || 74 || 61 || 13 || 1.0 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 5 || 34 || 7 || 17 || 0 || 22
|-
| [[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 15 || 67 || 56 || 11 || 1.5 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27
|-
| [[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 15 || 66 || 54 || 12 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 17
|-
| [[2003 NFL season|2003]] || [[2003 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || 13 || 57 || 49 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 3 || 28 || 9 || 28 || 0 || 8
|-
| [[2004 NFL season|2004]] || [[2004 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]] || 7 || 27 || 18 || 9 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 8 || 8 || 0 || 3
|-
| [[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[2005 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]] || 16 || 66 || 42 || 24 || 0.0 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 4 || 78 || 20 || 42 || 0 || 8
|-
| [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]] || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 8 || 21 || 13 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| Career || || 207 || 794 || 630 || 164 || 5.5 || 12 || 9 || 0 || 47 || 711 || 15 || 90 || 3 || 199
|}

==NFL executive==

=== Executive Vice President of Football Operations (2014–present) ===
Vincent was named the NFL's executive vice president of football operations in 2014, four years after joining the league office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2014 |title=Vincent gets promotion to NFL executive VP |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10632809/troy-vincent-gets-promotion-nfl-executive-vp |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> His role includes oversight of game operations, officiating, on-field discipline, in-game analytics, personnel development and growth, policies and procedures related to NFL games, and other areas that affect the business of football.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The NFL Ops Team {{!}} NFL Football Operations |url=https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/nfl-operations/the-nfl-ops-team/ |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=operations.nfl.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Troy Vincent tabbed NFL executive VP of football operations |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/troy-vincent-tabbed-nfl-executive-vp-of-football-operations-0ap2000000335248 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He also is involved in the league's inclusion initiatives, leading pipeline programs for coaches and front office executives of color.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Jarrett |title=Opinion: Former defensive back Troy Vincent a real impact player as NFL executive vice president |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2021/02/03/nfl-executive-troy-vincent-impact-player-super-bowl-55/4367491001/ |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2022 |title=Op-ed: We've seen progress, but more can be done to make the NFL's front offices more inclusive |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-nfl-diversity-inclusion-executives-20220118-dnc3f42bc5cnjncuost4dodqva-story.html |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Op-Ed: Summits showcase pipeline for minority coaches, general managers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/op-ed-summits-showcase-pipeline-for-minority-coaches-general-managers |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

As part of his role as the NFL's head of football operations, Vincent is a member of the [[American Football Coaches Association]], an organization that represents coaches across the United States and is often consulted by the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] and the media regarding rule changes and developments occurring in college football, and serves as a non-voting member of the NFL's competition committee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Sports |date=March 19, 2014 |title=Troy Vincent named NFL executive VP of football operations |url=https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/457910 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=theScore.com |language=en}}</ref> In an October 24, 2017, feature article in The Root publication, Vincent discussed his role as "bridge-builder" in the ongoing debate about players taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theroot.com/nfl-executive-troy-vincent-on-football-leadership-and-1819797312|title=NFL Executive Troy Vincent on Football, Leadership and Why the Player Protests Actually Worked|date=October 24, 2017 }}</ref>

In the January 2018 issue of Monarch Magazine, Vincent talks about the "Game of Giving" and his commitment to American football.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://monarchmagazine.com/troy-vincent/|title = Troy Vincent}}</ref> Vincent's leadership and impact on the game of football and social issues was detailed in Jarrett Bell's column in USA Today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2021/02/03/nfl-executive-troy-vincent-impact-player-super-bowl-55/4367491001/|title = Opinion: Former defensive back Troy Vincent a real impact player as NFL executive vice president|website = [[USA Today]]}}</ref>

==== Flag Football Expansion and Advocacy ====
In 2022, Vincent and [[International Federation of American Football]] president Pierre Trochet were named co-chairs of Vision28, a group that lobbied for [[Flag football at the Summer Olympics|flag football's inclusion]] in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Justin |date=July 14, 2022 |title=Group to Spearhead Flag Football's Pitch for 2028 Olympic Summer Games |url=https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/group-to-spearhead-flag-footballs-inclusion-for-2028-olympic-summer-games/ |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=SportsTravel |language=en-US}}</ref> Their efforts led to the [[International Olympic Committee]] adding flag football to the LA Summer Games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2023 |title=Cricket, flag football added as '28 Olympic sports |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/38670676/cricket-flag-football-5-sports-added-2028-olympics |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

Vincent has also advocated for the expansion of [[flag football]] in the U.S., citing the demand created by a spike in participation among girls and young women.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2023 |title=Supply and demand: Women driving momentum toward widespread flag football adoption |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2023/06/05/Opinion/vincent.aspx |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=sportsbusinessjournal.com |language=en}}</ref> He has described flag as "football for all" due to the sport's greater accessibility for women, people with disabilities, and others to play in a non-contact format and earn opportunities such as college scholarships.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Troy Sr |date=July 11, 2022 |title=NFL official: Flag at The World Games sends message that 'football is for all' |url=https://www.al.com/opinion/2022/07/nfl-official-flag-at-the-world-games-sends-message-that-football-is-for-all.html |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=al |language=en}}</ref> Vincent has met with aspiring flag football players in high schools, introduced flag to U.S. colleges through a partnership with the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]], and published op-eds arguing for states such as California, New York and Colorado to approve flag football as a varsity sport statewide.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 20, 2023 |title=NFL VP backs NY girls' high school bid for flag football |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-youth-football-buffalo-5afeeabd9dd93a6cdd236a9f320cc448 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 4, 2020 |title=NAIA to sponsor women's flag football with NFL |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29133422/naia-sponsor-women-flag-football-nfl-partnership |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2023 |title=California makes flag football a girls' high school sport |url=https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-chargers-rams-sports-youth-high-school-football-5e820274f145bb591941bcd9ad36a06e |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Troy Sr |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Another Voice: Flag football is truly inclusive |url=https://buffalonews.com/opinion/another-voice-flag-football-is-truly-inclusive/article_fb34ce68-9e79-11ed-9ac2-77690670ad98.html |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=Buffalo News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Troy Sr |date=September 7, 2023 |title=Opinion: Girls' flag football is the next frontier of Colorado sports, but athletes need support |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/07/girls-flag-football-right-for-colorado/ |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

In a 2025 [[TED (conference)|TED]] talk, Vincent revealed that his oldest daughter played flag football, but was later denied access to the sport due to the lack of opportunities beyond late childhood. This, in part, motivated him to become an advocate for girls' flag.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Op-Ed: Girls' flag football is about building a better future. Let her play! |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/op-ed-girls-flag-football-is-about-building-a-better-future-let-her-play |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/troy_vincent_sr_touchdown_the_flag_football_movement_is_here |title=Touchdown! The flag football movement is here |date=2025-10-22 |last=Vincent Sr |first=Troy |language=en |access-date=2025-10-24 |via=www.ted.com}}</ref>

==== Deflategate Involvement ====
After the 2014 AFC Championship Game, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that 11 of the Patriots' 12 game footballs were [[Deflategate|underinflated by at least two pounds each]].

Mortensen's report later turned out to be false, and according to [[Mike Florio]] of [[ProFootballTalk|Pro Football Talk]], Mortensen got his false info from NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent. Florio noted that it's "unclear" whether Vincent "deliberately lied" to Mortensen, however, Vincent was the one who handed out the initial four-game suspension to Brady in May 2015, suggesting a conflict of interest behind NFL walls as it investigated Brady.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/from-playmakers-nfl-general-counsel-jeff-pash-ordered-expungement-of-2015-air-pressure-measurements/|title=From Playmakers: NFL general counsel Jeff Pash ordered expungement of 2015 air-pressure measurements|date=February 9, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/report-nfl-covered-key-deflategate-evidence-favored-patriots|title=Report: NFL covered up key Deflategate evidence that favored Pats|date=February 7, 2022 }}</ref>

===Sr. Vice President of Player Engagement (2010–2014)===
Vincent joined the NFL's league office in February 2010 as vice president of player development, leading support programs for players and their families, such as the Rookie Symposium and life skills initiatives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vincent hired as NFL's VP of player development for active players |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vincent-hired-as-nfl-s-vp-of-player-development-for-active-play-09000d5d816764a4 |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was promoted to senior vice president of player engagement in 2013.<ref name=":0" />

During his tenure as head of development and engagement, Vincent expanded the league's services, helping to launch programs such as NFL Total Wellness for current and former players.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2012 |title=NFL Launching "Total Wellness" Program For Current, Former Players |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2012/07/26/NFL-TW.aspx |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=www.sportsbusinessjournal.com |language=en}}</ref> Vincent also started the peer-to-peer NFL Legends community and has been credited with recruiting hundreds of former NFL players as ambassadors for the league's various support initiatives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Launches Legends Program for Former Players |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/nfl-launches-legends-program-for-former-players-10515548 |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=Las Vegas Raiders |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

Vincent estimated that monthly participation increased from "probably 200, 300 players" when he joined the NFL office to around 20,000 active and retired players by 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Jarrett |title=Troy Vincent ready to tackle NFL player discipline |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/04/04/troy-vincent-nfl-player-discipline/7289595/ |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref>

==NFLPA career==
Vincent was president of the [[NFL Players Association]] from March 29, 2004, until March 18, 2008. He was replaced by [[Kevin Mawae]]. During his time with the Players Association, Vincent helped negotiate and implement three [[NFL collective bargaining agreement|collective bargaining agreement]] extensions.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rhoden |first=William C. |date=February 2, 2011 |title=Troy Vincent Says Once a Player Rep, Always a Player Rep |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/sports/football/02rhoden.html |access-date=January 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

On February 26, 2009, the Players Association announced they were investigating whether during his tenure as president Vincent disclosed confidential personal and financial information about a number of player agents. It is alleged Vincent emailed this information to his longtime business partner Mark Magnum for the benefit of a financial services firm co-owned by the two men.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228152756/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/02/25/vincent/index.html Gene Upshaw Had Proof That Vincent Released Agents' Info] SI.com, February 26, 2009</ref> However, the [[Associated Press]] uncovered no evidence to support the contention that Vincent, by forwarding an NFLPA e-mail to his business partner, used agents' personal information to build his financial services company.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?id=3975050&section=nfl AP Finds Vincent's Companies `In Good Standing'] Associated Press, March 12, 2009</ref>

===NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program===
While playing for the Buffalo Bills, Vincent approached the [[Wharton School]] with an idea to create educational programs to help fellow players prepare for life after football. This led to the formation of the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program led by Vincent and former NFLPA executive director [[Gene Upshaw]]. [[Jason Wingard]] of the ''New York Daily News''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/04/28/2011-04-28_another_kind_of_nfl_draft_preview_football_players_utterly_unprepared_for_life_a.html/|title="Another kind of NFL draft preview: Football Players Utterly Unprepared for Life After the Gridiron"|work='New York Daily News|date= April 28, 2011}} {{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> spoke to Vincent's vision and the need for those entering the NFL to prepare for retirement from football.

==Community involvement and philanthropic efforts==
Vincent has served on numerous boards over his career and served on the board of directors for the University of Wisconsin Foundation, and the State of New Jersey After 3 Program. He became the first active NFL player to serve on the National Board of Directors for [[Pop Warner Little Scholars]] Football.

As a player, Vincent was recognized for his humanitarian work with the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. He was inducted into Sport for Impact's Walter Payton Man of the Year Ring of Honor in 2025.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Troy Vincent has made community service a priority after experiencing domestic violence as a child |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/troy-vincent-made-community-priority-201831944.html |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Impact Magazine awarded Vincent for his ongoing advocacy and community work the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=impactmagazine |date=2025-04-06 |title=Love, Legacy & Leadership: Tommi and Troy Vincent’s Story Unveiled as June Cover is Revealed at the Men of IMPACT Gala Honoring Troy Vincent |url=https://www.theimpactmagazine.com/lifestyle/tv-2/ |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=IMPACT Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness ===
A national advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Vincent shared his family's own story of experiencing domestic violence in a February 19, 2017, guest editorial in the Naples Daily News prior to his February 20 keynote address at The Naples Shelter for Abused Women and Children's annual event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.naplesnews.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/18/commentary-nfl-executive-men-must-lead-end-domestic-violence/97967146/|title = Commentary: NFL executive: Men must lead to end domestic violence}}</ref> In multiple forums, Vincent has advocated for an end to domestic violence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/editorial-standing-together-one-voice-against-domestic-violence-n729411|title = OpEd: There's no such thing as an innocent bystander when it comes to domestic violence|website = [[NBC News]]| date=March 6, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Watch-Troy-Vincent-Speaks-at-Niagara-University/0da5a831-6d13-44a3-a425-c64f86c1ef0e |title=Watch: Troy Vincent Speaks at Niagara University |access-date=April 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425114535/http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Watch-Troy-Vincent-Speaks-at-Niagara-University/0da5a831-6d13-44a3-a425-c64f86c1ef0e |archive-date=April 25, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/04/01/vincents-stand-against-domestic-abuse-is-painful-personal/99904532/|title=Vincent's stand against domestic abuse is painful, personal|website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/2018/10/22/ex-bill-troy-vincent-seeks-courageous-men-to-fight-domestic-violence-sexual-assault/|title = Ex-Bill Troy Vincent seeks 'courageous men' to fight domestic violence, sexual assault| date=October 22, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/nfl-exec-calls-on-men-to-stand-up-against-domestic/article_c4587fa6-dd57-5eb2-83dc-d30f603c3976.html|title = NFL Exec calls on men to stand up against domestic violence| date=October 23, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/guest-view-putting-an-end-to-domestic-violence-begins-with/article_4107d03f-b348-579b-aec4-48816046d562.html|title = Guest View: Putting an end to domestic violence begins with us| date=October 20, 2018 }}</ref> He has also challenged men to "stand beside women as leaders in the fight against domestic violence and sexual assault."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent Sr |first=Troy |date=May 2, 2022 |title=Troy Vincent: I grew up around domestic violence. It's time for men to do their part. {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/domestic-violence-men-philadelphia-nfl-20220502.html |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=inquirer.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Sr |first1=Troy Vincent |last2=Operations |first2=NFL Football |date=October 19, 2022 |title=My challenge to men: Stand up against domestic violence |url=https://www.amny.com/opinion/my-challenge-to-men-stand-up-against-domestic-violence/ |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=www.amny.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, Troy Vincent and his wife Tommi Vincent, chair of the [[National Domestic Violence Hotline]], launched the Vincent Commission in partnership with Niagara University to study and address gender-based violence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2023 |title=NFL VP Troy Vincent helps launch domestic abuse study at Niagara University |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-troy-vincent-niagara-domestic-abuse-study-c5593437b5e9f067640c47008e9b8633 |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> Vincent has been honored by organizations such as Womanspace, Women Against Abuse and the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation for his work to advance domestic violence awareness.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Troy Vincent Sr. to receive Womenspace honor |url=https://www.trentonian.com/2023/03/29/troy-vincent-sr-to-receive-womenspace-honor/ |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=Trentonian |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dish It Up 2022 highlights the perseverance of domestic violence survivors |url=https://aldianews.com/en/leadership/advocacy/lets-end-domestic-violence |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=Al Día News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Torre pays it forward with Safe At Home Foundation |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/joe-torre-hosts-safe-at-home-foundation-gala |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Love Thy Neighbor ===
Vincent and his family founded the Love Thy Neighbor Community Development and Opportunity Corporation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering positive change in young people's lives through character, athletics and academics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://matadornetwork.com/sports/7-philanthropic-athletes-and-their-charities-of-choice/|title=7 Philanthropic Athletes and Their Charities of Choice|website=Matador Network|accessdate=December 22, 2023}}</ref> Since its founding in [[Trenton, New Jersey|Trenton, N.J.]], in the 1990s, Love Thy Neighbor has provided college scholarships and mentoring programs for high school students, and school supplies for elementary students in inner cities, among other initiatives.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Jenny |date=Winter 2015 |title=The Good Guy |work=On Wisconsin |url=https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-good-guy/ |access-date=February 7, 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Each year ahead of the [[Super Bowl]], Love Thy Neighbor holds a virtual fundraiser and the "Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day" for students at an under-resourced elementary school in the game's host city. 

The seventh annual activity day in 2024, held at Matt Kelly Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada, included sports, games, food and resources. Students received free eye exams and glasses, health screenings, and haircuts provided by former NFL star [[Steven Jackson]], co-founder of the Original Barber School in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Seventh annual 'Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day' held at Matt Kelly Elementary |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/seventh-annual-vincent-country-safe-zone-activity-day-held-at-matt-kelly-elementary |access-date=February 7, 2024 |website=KSNV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |publisher=Blunt Group Strategies |title=Seventh Annual 'Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day' Themed Dream Bigger, Achieve Greater Held at Matt Kelly Elementary During Super Bowl LVIII Week in Las Vegas, NV |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seventh-annual-vincent-country-safe-zone-activity-day-themed-dream-bigger-achieve-greater-held-at-matt-kelly-elementary-during-super-bowl-lviii-week-in-las-vegas-nv-302054866.html |access-date=February 7, 2024 |via=PR Newswire |language=en}}</ref> In 2025, Love Thy Neighbor donated more than $150,000 worth of wish-list items to teachers and students, in addition to free health and vision screenings, at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School in the [[New Orleans]] area.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5x-kGPfAFU |title=A STEM school with no STEM tools — until one week changed everything |date=2025-06-18 |last=Stand Together |access-date=2025-06-27 |via=YouTube}}</ref> According to the organization, Safe Zone has served 4,780 students and 638 school personnel, and has donated $729,000 in school equipment, in seven states to date.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vincent Country Safe Zone |url=https://www.ltncdc.org/vincent-country-safe-zone |access-date=2025-06-27 |website=Love Thy Neighbor |language=en-US}}</ref> 

Vincent, through Love Thy Neighbor, donated a hydroponic GroShed to Trenton's historic Chestnut Avenue Three Point Garden in June 2025. The facility will help produce seedlings for 50-plus community gardens serving 250 families in the region.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Edelstein |first=Jeff |date=June 10, 2025 |title=Troy Vincent makes donation to historic city garden |url=https://www.trentonian.com/2025/06/10/troy-vincent-makes-donation-to-historic-city-garden/ |access-date=June 27, 2025 |work=The Trentonian}}</ref> 

=== Other community involvement ===
The Vincent family donated funds to help restore a park in Trenton, N.J., where Troy Vincent played basketball growing up.<ref name=":1" /> The city later renamed the park in memory of his grandfather, Jefferson Vincent.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Elliott |first=Josh |title=All Business The Eagles' dominant defense is led by cornerback Troy Vincent, who works as hard at making money as he does at making plays |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/10/28/all-business-the-eagles-dominant-defense-is-led-by-cornerback-troy-vincent-who-works-as-hard-at-making-money-as-he-does-at-making-plays |access-date=February 7, 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated Vault {{!}} SI.com |language=en-us}}</ref>

In 2011, Vincent returned to another one of the communities he grew up in; the [[Pennsbury School District]] in [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]]. His visit was in support of the Fuel Up To Play 60 program at Edgewood Elementary School. During this visit, Vincent spent time with the students, teachers, and parents.<ref>[http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2011/05/23/yardley_news/sports/doc4ddac197bc206220714874.txt?viewmode=fullstory/ Troy Vincent fuels up at Edgewood Elementary School]</ref>

Vincent, whose grandfather served as an infantryman in [[World War II]], has also been an outspoken supporter of veterans, promoting the leadership qualities they bring to football, the military academies, and civilian life.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salute to Service, sacrifice and 'the best job in the country' |url=https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2024-11-05/military-legacy-of-service-15747503.html |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Stars and Stripes |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Vincent and his wife Tommi, a published author and chef<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reid |first=Jason |date=2025-10-01 |title=NFL executive Troy Vincent takes pride in wife's book 'The Table of Life' |url=https://andscape.com/features/nfl-executive-troy-vincent-takes-pride-in-wifes-book-the-table-of-life/ |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=Andscape |language=en-US}}</ref> and cousin to [[drag racer]] [[Antron Brown]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoppes |first=Lynn  |date=November 30, 2012 |title=Antron Brown's path to history wasn't easy |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/trending/post/_/id/11438/antron-brown |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> have five children – three sons and two daughters. Their son [[Taron Vincent]] is a defensive tackle who played college football at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/208242/taron-vincent|title=Taron Vincent - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles |website=ESPN.com|access-date=December 22, 2023}}</ref> and signed with the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/16/ohio-state-football-los-angeles-rams-sign-former-buckeye-defensive-lineman-taron-vincent/|first=Josh|last=Keatley|title=Rams sign former Ohio State defensive lineman|website=BuckeyesWire.com|date=May 17, 2023 }}</ref> The couple has been profiled in Impact Magazine, Black Love, [[the New York Times]], and other publications for their approach to family life, as well as their philanthropy and advocacy work.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-18 |title=Troy & Tommi Vincent: Seasoned With Love |url=https://www.theimpactmagazine.com/product/ttv/ |access-date=2025-06-27 |website=IMPACT Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oliver |first=Brittney |date=2019-09-19 |title=Stopping the Cycle: Troy & Tommi Vincent's Commitment to Combating Domestic Violence Starts at Home First |url=https://blacklove.com/uncategorized/stopping-the-cycle-troy-tommi-vincents-commitment-to-combating-domestic-violence-starts-at-home-first/ |access-date=2025-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cherelus |first=Gina |date=2023-05-22 |title=The Moment They Knew: Escalating From Phone Calls to a Football Card |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/style/troy-vincent-tommi-vincent.html |access-date=2025-06-27 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

Vincent is a [[Christianity|Christian]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Jason |title=New Podcast: Troy Vincent - NFL's Vice President of Football Operations |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/podcast/2020/01/31/new-podcast-troy-vincent-nfl-executive-vice-president-of-football-operations/ |website=Sports Spectrum |date=January 31, 2020 |access-date=February 7, 2020}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.troyvincent.com/ Official website]{{Footballstats |pfr=VincTr00}}
* [http://www.iamtrenton.org/ I am Trenton Community Foundation]

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