On October 4, 1989, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was named the starter at wide receiver in the seventh game against the Kansas City Chiefs, after Michael Irvin was lost for the season to a knee injury. He started 8 of the final 10 contests, missing the twelfth game with a knee injury he suffered against the Los Angeles Rams. He registered 18 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown. His best game came against the Phoenix Cardinals, posting 4 receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown.