 When he returned to the Cowboys, he was worned down from all of his previous football activity and wasn't as effective, finishing with only one tackle, 2 passes defensed, one forced fumble and 6 special teams tackles.In 2001, he was named the starter at left cornerback over Izell Reese in the seventh game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals.He recorded 72 tackles (sixth on the team), 54 solo tackles (fourth on the team), 2 interceptions, 9 passes defensed and 3 special teams tackles.