Drafted in the third round of the 1977 draft by the Houston Oilers. Traded to the Buccaneers in 1978.

Oilers 1977
Buccaneers 1978-1986. Wore numer 89.
Lions 1986-1987
Eagles 1987-1989

Played in 188 games (121 with the Buccaneers). He started 112 games for the Bucs, 5th best ever. Has 296 catches for 4,300 yards and 34 touchdowns as a Buccaneer. His yards from scrimmage (4,307) and all-purpose yards (4,367) were both second best in team history. Finished his Bucs career 1st in receiving TDs (34), scoring (204 points) and second in career receiving yards (4,300 - most for a TE). Averaged 15.4 yards per catch, an amazing feat for a TE. Caught an 80 yard pass from Jack Thompson against the Cowboys (10/9/83) which was the 3rd longest pass reception in team history and the longest non-TD reception. Caught an 81 yard TD from Doug Williams versus the Bears (11/1/81) which was second longest in team history. Lead all NFC TEs with 8 TDs in 1985. Caught 4 TDs in one game versus Miami (10/20/85) which is a Bucs record.

Named to All-Pro teams following the 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1985 seasons. Played in the 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1986 Pro-Bowls. Caught the Game winning TD in the 1985 Pro Bowl.