After two seasons of struggles, he was moved back to running back in 1982. In a 24–10 win against the Washington Redskins he had an 18-yard touchdown run. In the 37–7 win against the Houston Oilers, he had a 43-yard reception and a 46-yard touchdown reception. In the 37–26 playoff win against the Green Bay Packers, he had 7 receptions for 70 yards and a two-yard touchdown run, while sharing fullback duties with Robert Newhouse in place of an injured Springs.