 He had a 25-yard touchdown catch to help beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17, a 26-yard reception for the winning touchdown in a 24-17 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals and a 57-yard touchdown reception in the 26–10 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.On September 2, 1985, he was released, leaving as the Cowboys' seventh all-time leading rusher and receiver.Springs was primarily a blocking back for Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, but he got plenty of opportunities to run and catch in head coach Tom Landry's multiple set offense.