In a game against the San Diego Chargers on October 2, Cobb threw an incomplete pass.
[3] In a Monday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 17, Cobb got one rushing attempt but did not gain any yardage.
[4] Cobb also played for the Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, splitting eight games between the two teams in 1980.
[5][6][7] USC was represented by Johnnie Cochran, who later represented O. J. Simpson in his murder trial and in a turn of events similar to an issue in that trial, it was revealed that some USC employees had suggested framing Cobb for a fake drug bust.
[5] Cobb has also been active in raising awareness of the impact football injuries can have on players later in life.