Spent five seasons on the defensive line playing both end positions and some tackle too. Usually the first player off the bench in the rotation system and made 16 starts over the final three seasons. Signed with the Rams in the 2001 off-season to remain with former Tampa assistant coach Lovie Smith who became St.Louis' defensive co-ordinator at that time. Spent five years with the Rams and then one final one with the Lions before ending his decade-long NFL career.