Rob Petitti Rob Christopher Petitti ( born May 21 , 1982 ) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at Pittsburgh . Petitti has also played for the New Orleans Saints , St . Louis Rams , Florida Tuskers and Carolina Panthers . Early years . Petitti played high school football at Rumson - Fair Haven Regional High School , where he was twice named to All - New Jersey Group I team . He was also a two - time All - Division , All - Shore , All - County selection . He was a three - year starter as an offensive and defensive lineman . He recorded 90 tackles during his final two prep seasons . He now coaches the offensive line at his old high school while he is recovering from his injury . College career . Petitti attended Pitt . In 2003 , Petitti , earned First - team All - Big East Conference , First - team All - Eastern College Athletic Conference honors . He was named the coaching staff ' s Co - Lineman of the Game for the Ball State contest and Co - Blocker of the Game against Syracuse . He started all year at left offensive tackle . For the season he recorded 87 knockdowns with eight touchdown - resulting blocks . He also , allowed 7 . 5 of the team ' s 43 quarterback sacks . In 2004 , Petitti earned Second - team All - American selection by " The Sporting News " and " College Football News " , Third - team honors from " The NFL Draft Report " and " Associated Press " . He was a unanimous First - team All - Big East selection by the coaches . Petittie was also a three - time All - Big East pick , the first Pitt offensive lineman to since Ruben Brown was a three - time selection from 1992 - 1994 . Professional career . Dallas Cowboys . Petitti was selected in the sixth round ( 209 overall ) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys . Petitti was forced to start at right tackle as a rookie . He made his first NFL start in the season opening win at the San Diego Chargers . By doing so , he became the first rookie since Dave Widell in 1988 to start an opener at the right tackle position for Dallas . He was also only the second rookie to start a season opener at the position in franchise history . In 2005 , Petitti and Larry Allen were the only two offensive players for the Cowboys to play every offensive snap that season . Because of his significant playing time as a rookie , Pettiti earned $ 271 , 287 in performance pay , doubling his signing bonus and minimum base salary . Petitti was released by the Cowboys on September 2 , 2006 . New Orleans Saints . On September 4 , 2006 , Petitti — along with Cowboys teammate Terrance Copper — was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints . In 2006 , Pettiti played in one game for the Saints . He was a backup to Jon Stinchcomb . He was waived by the Saints on August 31 , 2007 . St . Louis Rams . On October 24 , 2007 he was signed by the St . Louis Rams , to a two - year , $ 1 . 1 million contract , to fill the roster spot vacated the release of Claude Terrell , after Terrell was released after he allegedly assaulted his wife in Houston . In 2007 , Petitti played in five games for the Rams , with one start . He also recovered one fumble . On July 23 , 2008 , Petitti was waived / injured by the Rams after tearing his Achilles tendon in the offseason . He was placed on season - ending injured reserve two days later . Florida Tuskers . Petitti was drafted by the Florida Tuskers in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009 . He signed with the team on August 25 , 2009 . Carolina Panthers . Petitti was signed by the Panthers on December 15 to replace injured Jeff Otah .