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Former Oakland Raiders All-Pro Center Barret Robbins Dies at 52
Robbins' former teammate Tim Brown announced the news on social media.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:03pm
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Barret Robbins, a former All-Pro center for the Oakland Raiders who played from 1995 to 2003, has passed away at the age of 52. His former teammate and Raiders legend Tim Brown announced the news on social media, stating that Robbins died peacefully in his sleep.
Why it matters
Robbins was a key member of the Raiders' offensive line during their successful run in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His sudden passing at a relatively young age is sure to be felt by his former teammates and the Raiders organization.
The details
Robbins was a second-round pick in the 1995 NFL Draft out of TCU, where he was a first-team All-Southwest Conference selection in 1994. He played for the Raiders from 1995 to 2003 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2002. Tragically, Robbins missed the Raiders' Super Bowl XXXVII appearance in 2003 due to personal issues.
- Robbins passed away on Thursday evening, March 27, 2026.
The players
Barret Robbins
A former All-Pro center who played for the Oakland Raiders from 1995 to 2003.
Tim Brown
A Hall of Fame wide receiver and Raiders legend who played with Robbins.
What they’re saying
“It's with great regret I tell you I just received a call from Marissa Robbins informing me that Raiders All Pro center Barrett (sic) Robbins passed away overnight. Thankfully, he passed peacefully in his sleep.”
— Tim Brown
“Please pray for their girls, his family and tons of teammates who will be affected by this! It's unfortunate that his life was never the same after he was not allowed to play in the Super Bowl! Rest Peacefully BR, you deserve it!”
— Tim Brown
The takeaway
The passing of Barret Robbins, a key member of the Raiders' offensive line during their successful run in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is a tragic loss for the Raiders organization and the NFL community. Robbins' former teammates and the Raiders' fanbase will undoubtedly mourn the loss of a player who was an integral part of the team's success.
