Barret Robbins, Former Oakland Raiders Star Who Went Missing Before Super Bowl, Dies at 52

Barret Robbins Credit: Ron Riesterer via AP NEED TO KNOW Barret Robbins, a former All-Pro center for the Oakland Raiders, has died at 52 Robbins, a second round draft pick out of TCU in 1995, played nine seasons for the Raiders The athlete had a history of mental heath and legal problems Barret Robbins, a former Oakland Raiders All-Pro offensive lineman who infamously went missing before Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 and had a history of mental health problems and legal issues, has died. Robbins was 52. Robbins died in his sleep, according to his former teammate, Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown, who was notified by Robbins’ wife.

“It's with great regret I tell you I just received a call from Marisa Robbins informing me that Raiders All Pro center Barett Robbins passed away overnight,” Brown wrote on X on Friday, March 27. “Thankfully, he passed peacefully in his sleep. Please pray for their girls, his family and tons of teammates who will be affected by this!

" he added. "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!

” Robbins was selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft, and played nine seasons with the team, improving each year after not starting any games his rookie year, ESPN reported . Barret Robbins on Sept. 28, 2003 in Oakland, Calif.