Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on February 23, 1985)

Happy birthday, Brandon Pettigrew! Your ability to block defenders always made opposing teams think twice—and we swear some linebackers still wake up in cold sweats remembering those stiff blocks. But let's not forget the times you gracefully snagged passes and left fans wondering if tight ends secretly attended ballet classes.

From your incredible start as a 2009 first-round pick with Detroit Lions through each gritty battle on Sundays—you've proven that tight ends are superheroes disguised under heavy padding. Here's hoping this year you're open for everything life throws at you...because you've already shown us all how well you handle things thrown your way!