Former Raiders’ center Barret Robbins dies, teammate announces

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 17: Offensive lineman Barret Robbins #63 of the Oakland Raiders blocks against the Buffalo Bills during a game at Rich Stadium on October 17, 1999 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Former Oakland Raiders standout center Barret Robbins has died, according to former teammate Tim Brown.

Good evening! @TheOnlyNation@Raiders@RNR920AM@RNTimes it's with great regret i tell you i just received a call from Marissa Robbins informing me that Raiders All Pro center Barrett Robbins passed away overnight. Thankfully, he passed peacefully in his sleep. Please pray for

- Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) March 27, 2026

Robbins was 52. There were no other details about Robbins' death available.

His death is a sad ending to a complicated and troubling career and life for Robbins, who first joined the Raiders in 1995 as a second-round pick out of TCU. Robbins quickly became one of the best centers in the NFL. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2002.

His career and life began to unravel, though, when he went AWOL from the team he day before Super Bowl XXXVII. He was suspended for the game, a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He did return in 2003 and started all nine games he played. The Raiders released him in 2004 and he never played again. Robbins' post-playing life was marred by several arrests and other personal issues.

Our condolences go out to Robbins' family and friends.