He missed the last four games of the season because of a heavy cast that was placed on his injured right arm. He returned for the playoffs to help the team win Super Bowl XII, recording three tackles, an interception, a tackle on a run from a punt attempt and a fumble recovery that set up the game-clinching touchdown.
Due to a severe injury to his right arm, he missed the final four games of the season. He returned for the playoffs and played a crucial role in the team's Super Bowl XII victory, making three tackles, intercepting a pass, tackling a runner on a punt return, and recovering a fumble that led to the game-winning score.