Former Raider Barret Robbins, who went missing before Super Bowl, dies at 52

Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, died at 52, the team confirmed Friday

Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, died at 52, the team confirmed Friday.

Ex-teammate Tim Brown, a Hall of Fame wide receiver, announced Robbins' death on social media Thursday night. Brown said Marissa Robbins told him her husband died in his sleep overnight.

No cause of death was provided by the team.

"The thoughts and condolences of the entire Raider Nation are with Barret's family and friends during this difficult time," the team said in a statement.

Robbins, a second-round pick out of TCU in the 1995 NFL draft, played all nine seasons for the Raiders. He was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2002, his second to last season.