He played college football for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

He initially made the 53-man roster after training camp to open the season,[2] but was waived to make room for offensive lineman Kyle DeVan on September 4.

[5] His season was seen as something of a disappointment, because he couldn't supplant Terrell McClain or rookie Maliek Collins in the starting lineup and was relegated to a backup role as part of the defensive tackle rotation.

[6] He missed the last 3 games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles with a high ankle sprain.

After undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, he entered the 2017 organized team activities as the leading candidate to replace McClain, who had left in free agency.

Although his $3 million base salary was guaranteed for the season, the Cowboys released him on September 3, after claiming defensive tackle Brian Price off waivers.