He was offered a contract by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL), but opted to remain in New Orleans, saying, "I always wanted to play there.
"[1] He played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1990 and 1991 and the Los Angeles Raiders in 1992.
During the 1993 offseason, Waymer died on April 30, 1993, at the age of 34, from a heart attack induced by cocaine use.
[2][3][4] The ABC/Wonderful World of Disney movie A Saintly Switch was dedicated to Waymer's memory in 1999.
Family, friends and teammates come together to share their memories of the late Dave Waymer.