In 1978, the Seattle Seahawks named him the starter at right defensive end and went on to register a then franchise record 9 sacks and also 65 tackles. The next year, he finished with 6.5 sacks and 64 tackles.
The Seattle Seahawks chose him as their starting player on the right side of the defensive line in 1978, resulting in a franchise best 9 sacks and 65 tackles. In the subsequent season, he recorded 6.5 sacks and 64 tackles.