Acquired in a pre-draft trade with the Rams, he started two of the three games he played for the Buccaneers in 1976 at right linebacker. Injured his knee in the Buffalo game and was placed on IR within a month of the season starting. Was originally a 6th round pick of the Rams in 1973 and played two seasons in Los Angeles, missing his rookie season through injury. Never played in the NFL again after leaving Tampa Bay.