On March 29, 2001, he was re-signed to a four year contract. He started 16 games at right outside linebacker, posting 84 tackles (sixth on the team), 65 solo tackles, 8 passes defensed, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and 6 special teams tackles. He had 7 tackles, one sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble against the Carolina Panthers. He made 11 tackles and one pass defensed against the New York Jets. He had 13 tackles, a half-sack and one pass defensed against the Washington Redskins.