 On May 10, he was traded along with safety Dick Nolan to the Chicago Cardinals, in exchange for End Pat Summerall and halfback Lindon Crow.In 1958 as a rookie, he was a starter at defensive back and had 4 interceptions and one fumble recovered.On special teams, he made 6 out of 17 field goals and returned 19 punts for 129 yards (6.8-yard average).