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.

The Bears re-signed Ruben Brown, the team's last remaining free agent from the previous season, to a one-year extension for an undisclosed amount of money.

Brown's brother is Ruben Brown, who was a Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

Ruben Brown, who has one of the longest tenures with the Buffalo Bills, lingered at his locker and slowly knotted his tie before the bus ride to the airport today.

He was the first Bills offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since Ruben Brown in 2003.

Ruben Brown as 'Z'

Jay Glazer reported that certain players even attempted to intentionally injure him during drills, though former Bears guard Ruben Brown has denied such claims.

From 1986 to 1993, he played next to Ritcher at left guard, forming a fine tandem in their hurry-up offense, and in the final two years with a very strong Ruben Brown.

Ruben Brown - former American football guard of the National Football League.

A few days later, Jerry Angelo stated the franchise would not re-sign Ruben Brown, and suggested the team was in the process of rebuilding their offensive line.