Spent three seasons with the Bucs having been a starter at center for his first two years in Tampa but then mostly a gameday inactive during 2017 until injuries hit the offensive line. Signed as a free agent two weeks into the 2015 NFL season having spent the previous five years with the Atlanta Falcons where he made 25 starts at center. Was originally a 4th round pick of the Falcons in the 2010 draft.