HENDERSON, Nev. — At the age of 52, Barret Robbins, a former center for the Raiders, has passed away, the team confirmed.
His specific cause of passing remains undisclosed.
The initial announcement regarding Robbins’ demise came from his former teammate, Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown, via a poignant message on X.
Sad to hear of the passing of Barret Robbins. He trusted me to tell his story over the years. Deepest condolences to Marisa, Marley and Madison. Truly…RIP Barret. pic.twitter.com/27yzW6s39D
— Andrea Kremer (@Andrea_Kremer) March 27, 2026
“Good evening! It is with profound sorrow that I share I’ve just been contacted by Marissa Robbins, who informed me that Barret Robbins, the Raiders’ All-Pro center, died during the night,” Brown penned. “Fortunately, his passing occurred serenely in his slumber.
“Kindly offer prayers for his daughters, his kin, and the numerous teammates who will feel this impact! Regrettably, his existence was irrevocably altered after being barred from participating in the Super Bowl! Sleep soundly, BR, you’ve earned it!”
Robbins spent nine seasons with the Silver & Black, from 1995 to 2003, having been chosen in the second round of the 1995 NFL draft. During his tenure, he participated in 121 contests, commencing 105 of them.
Robbins, a TCU college football alumnus, earned his initial Pro Bowl selection in 2002. Despite being sidelined for two matches the season before due to an ailment, Robbins commenced all 16 games and spearheaded the Raiders’ offensive line, guiding them to Super Bowl XXXVII, where they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-21.
Robbins sparked apprehension by vanishing for almost a full day prior to Super Bowl XXXVII. His coach, Bill Callahan, stated that upon his return, Robbins was disoriented and unfit to compete. Robbins subsequently confessed to having neglected his prescribed medication for depression and bipolar disorder.
In 2003, Robbins participated in nine games, marking his concluding season with the Raiders. His contract was terminated in 2004 due to the consumption of performance-enhancing substances.
Subsequent to his NFL tenure, Robbins encountered several confrontations with legal authorities. In 2005, officers investigating an alleged break-in in Miami Beach shot him thrice, and he entered a guilty plea to five accusations. Robbins received a five-year prison sentence in 2011 for violating probation due to drug offenses, gaining his liberty in 2012.
In 2016, accusations were filed against him for physically attacking a woman and her offspring outside a Florida lodging establishment.
“Distressed to learn of the demise of my center and erstwhile colleague, Barret Robbins. Rest in peace, my comrade!” penned Rich Gannon, former Raiders quarterback, on X.