PRO (120-62/8-4): Spent the last three seasons with the Steelers after signing originally on October 22, 2003, to help solidify an injury-riddled offensive line…has appeared in 120 games during his career, starting in 62 contests…was originally a second-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995…played with the Eagles from 1995-98, playing in 64 games (46 starts)…also played for the Detroit Lions (1999-2000) and spent the 2001 training camp with the Cleveland Browns before being released.

2005 (16-0/4-0): Saw action primarily on special teams throughout the year…9/11 vs. Tennessee: Saw action at both offensive tackle positions as a reserve…9/18 at Houston: Saw action as a reserve offensive tackle…9/25 vs. New England: Saw action in a reserve offensive tackle role…10/10 at San Diego: Saw action on special teams…10/16 vs. Jacksonville: Saw action on special teams…10/23 at Cincinnati: Saw action on special teams…10/31 vs. Baltimore: Saw action on special teams…11/6 at Green Bay: Saw action on special teams…11/13 vs. Cleveland: Saw action at left tackle and on special teams…11/20 at Baltimore: Saw action on special teams…11/28 at Indianapolis: Saw action on special teams…12/4 vs. Cincinnati: Saw action on special teams…12/11 vs. Chicago: Saw action on special teams and goal line...helped clear the path for Jerome Bettis's 1-yard touchdown run…12/18 at Minnesota: Saw action on special teams…12/24 at Cleveland: Saw action at LG and on special teams…1/1 vs. Detroit: Saw action on special teams and goal line…AFC Wild Card Game 1/8 at Cincinnati: Saw action on special teams…AFC Divisional Game 1/15 at Indianapolis: Played on special teams and in the goal-line formation…AFC Championship Game 1/22 at Denver: Played as a reserve offensive lineman and on special teams…Super Bowl XL 2/5 vs. Seattle: Played on special teams.

2004 (6-0): Was active for six games in 2004...9/12 vs. Oakland: Dressed but did not play...10/17 at Dallas: Had a big block on the Steelers' game-winning TD run by Jerome Bettis.

2003 (0-0): Participated in the New York Giants' 2003 training camp before being released during the final cuts...11/23 at Cleveland: Dressed for the first time since being acquired.

2002 (2-0): Played two games with the Green Bay Packers after being released during training camp by the Denver Broncos.

2001 (0-0): Signed with Cleveland...waived in the final roster cutdown…spent the season out of football.

2000 (15-4): Played in 15 games, making four starts.

1999 (16-12/1-1): Signed as a backup with Detroit but started at RT in the final 12 games and one postseason game…fifth straight season playing all 16 games…got practice reps at both tackles spots and played guard in training camp.

1998 (16-1): Played in all 16 games for the fourth consecutive season…saw most of his action on special teams…11/2 vs. Dallas: Saw action at RT…11/29 at Green Bay: Made his only start of the season…12/3 vs. St. Louis: Saw action at right tackle.

1997 (16-14): Started in 14-of-16 games…became the starter at RT in second week of the season…did not start in the season finale due to an ankle injury.

1996 (16-15/1-1): Retained the starting LT position…started first 14 games of the season…12/22 vs. Arizona: Started at LT in season finale…contained NFC Defensive Rookie of the Year Simeon Rice to no sacks.

1995 (16-16/2-2): Started all 16 games and two playoff contests in his rookie season.

COLLEGE: Was a three-year starter at left tackle at Kansas State (1992-1994)…earned first-team All-Big 8 honors as a senior…his club led the Big 8 in the passing offense in 1994.

PERSONAL: Married (Sonji)…has five children, Jasmine Johnson (14), Romel Brooks (14), Asia Johnson (13), Izreal Brooks (8) and Chyna Brooks (3)…a native of St. Louis, MO.…was an honorable mention all-state selection at McCluer High School in Flourissant, MO.…also lettered in basketball…born May 5, 1972 in St. Louis.