 In 1984, Waters was signed as an undrafted free agent by Philadelphia Eagles head coach Marion Campbell.He returned a kickoff for an 89-yard game-winning touchdown against the Washington Redskins as a rookie in 1984.When Buddy Ryan took over for Campbell in 1986, he welcomed Waters' aggressive style as a fierce tackler and ferocious hitter, earning Waters a position in the starting lineup for the next eight years.