He was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 1974 NFL draft after playing college football at Tennessee State University.

[6][4] Kindle also played in the team's playoff game, a divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

[6][4] On August 23, 1976, Kindle and a 1977 first round draft pick were traded to the Atlanta Falcons for John Zook.

[4] In August 1977, it was reported that Kindle wanted to be traded due to a contract dispute with the Falcons.

[11][8] Kindle was then signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and played in 13 games for them during the 1978 season.