He had surgery in 1987 for his back. After that season he signed a one-year, incentives based contract with the Patriots but he ruptured his Achilles tendon in the opening game of the year and missed the remainder of the season. He was signed to another one-year contract in 1989.
He underwent surgery in 1987 for his back. Following that season, he signed a one-year contract with the Patriots based on incentives but ruptured his Achilles tendon in the first game of the year and missed the rest of the season. He was signed to another one-year contract in 1989.