 On September 26, 1989, he was signed as a free agent by the Phoenix Cardinals, after Lonnie Young broke his left shoulder in the season-opener.He reunited with Gene Stallings (former Cowboys' secondary coach, then the Cardinals' head coach) and Dennis Thurman (former Cowboys' defensive back, then Cardinals' secondary coach).In the eight game of the season, the Cardinals came into Texas Stadium and defeated the Cowboys 19-10.