Mitch Morse, Retired NFL Center, Mourns Death of Younger Brother Robbie at 30

Former NFL center Mitch Morse announced the death of his younger brother, Robbie, who passed away at the age of 30 after a life marked by significant challenges. Morse, who retired in March 2025 after a 10-season career with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars, shared the news in an emotional social media post.

"Last week, we lost my brother Robbie at the age of 30," Morse, 34, stated on Instagram. "Robbie's life was unique, and at times incredibly difficult. But through all of it, he was surrounded by family and friends who loved him profoundly."

Robbie Morse suffered a severe brain trauma at four months old while in the care of a babysitter. A bilateral subdural hematoma, a condition where blood collects on both sides of the brain, was diagnosed. Police reports indicated the babysitter admitted to shaking Robbie when he would not stop crying. This incident resulted in Robbie having lifelong intellectual and physical disabilities.

The babysitter involved in the incident reached a plea deal and did not serve prison time. According to a 2019 interview with The Buffalo News, Mitch and Robbie's father, Kevin, expressed a lack of desire for retribution, stating, "Every friend of mine would have told you, 'Well, I thought he would go over there and kill her. Literally.' But [that feeling] never came out, it just went away. This was just about Robbie and Mitch, and that was a complete waste of emotion."

Mitch Morse often spoke about his strong bond with his brother and supported the Bills' initiatives to aid the special needs community. In 2019, he told The Buffalo News, "There were some really tough days that molded us as people, molded us as a family, brought us tighter together. And absolutely, there was no chance in hell I was going to be an extra burden on my family. That was the last thing I wanted to do."

Following Morse's announcement, the Buffalo Bills responded on Instagram, sending "love to you and your family." Former teammates and players, including Mitch Trubisky, Eric Wood, and Jay March, offered condolences and prayers.

Mitch Morse is pictured with his wife Caitlin and their two children, Kennedy and Deacon.