Houston Texans Pettway was drafted by the
Houston Texans in the seventh round (227th overall) of the
2005 NFL draft. He spent most of his rookie season on the team's
practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on December 9. He was inactive for the team's final three regular season contests. An
exclusive-rights free agent in the 2006 offseason, Pettway re-signed with the Texans on March 27. He was released by the team during final cuts on September 1.
Jacksonville Jaguars Following his release from the Texans, Pettway was signed to the
practice squad of the
Jacksonville Jaguars on October 18, 2006. He was promoted to the active roster on November 8 and went on to play in the seven games for the Jaguars during the 2006 season, registering two
sacks in limited action. He was released by the Jaguars during final cuts on August 30, 2008.
Green Bay Packers Pettway was signed by the
Green Bay Packers on September 30, 2008, after
defensive end Cullen Jenkins was placed on
injured reserve. He was signed over
free agent defensive end
Patrick Chukwurah, who also worked out for the Packers following Jenkins' injury. The
Tennessee Titans and
Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly showed interest in working out Pettway prior to his signing with Green Bay. Pettway appeared in eight games for the Packers in 2008, recording four tackles. He was placed on season-ending
injured reserve with a knee injury on December 1. He was released by the Packers on April 6, 2009.
Edmonton Eskimos Pettway was signed by the
Edmonton Eskimos of the
Canadian Football League in 2010. He made his first start against the
Montreal Alouettes, replacing an injured
Greg Peach. He was released by the Eskimos on May 16, 2011.
Calgary Stampeders Pettway was signed by the
Calgary Stampeders on June 18, 2012. He was released by the Stampeders on January 30, 2013. ==Personal life==