Ex-NFL Star Tre’ Johnson Dies ‘Suddenly and Unexpectedly’ During Family Trip at 54

Tre’ Johnson, a former NFL offensive lineman with the Washington Commanders (called the Washington Redskins before their name change in 2022), has died. He was 54.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Feb. 15, Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced that he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” during a family trip that day.

“His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene wrote. “If you know Tre’, you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children.

“Tre’ lived for his kids’ sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath,” she added.

Irene said Johnson was known for his sporting career, but also loved French bulldogs and biking. She described his time in the NFL as “tremendous,”  while noting that he played for Washington and the Cleveland Browns.

“He was known for his durability and strength during his time in Washington,” Irene wrote. “He loved the game and prided himself on his tremendous knowledge of it.

“After retirement, he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty,” she said. “His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.

“We will miss him so much.💔💔💔,” Irene concluded.

Irene shared a photo of Johnson playing for Washington against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002 alongside several snaps of him with his loved ones.

Washington drafted Johnson with the 31st pick in 1994 after his time at Temple University, ESPN reported. He stayed with the team until 2001, when he joined Cleveland for a year.

In 2002, he returned to Washington for his last year in the league.

He appeared in 93 regular-season games with 72 starts, according to NBC Sports.

“We’re heartbroken to learn of the loss of former Washington All-Pro guard Tre’ Johnson. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” the Commanders said in a statement.

Tre’ Johnson, a former NFL offensive lineman with the Washington Commanders (called the Washington Redskins before their name change in 2022), has died. He was 54.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Feb. 15, Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced that he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” during a family trip that day.

“His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene wrote. “If you know Tre’, you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children.

“Tre’ lived for his kids’ sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath,” she added.

Irene said Johnson was known for his sporting career, but also loved French bulldogs and biking. She described his time in the NFL as “tremendous,”  while noting that he played for Washington and the Cleveland Browns.

“He was known for his durability and strength during his time in Washington,” Irene wrote. “He loved the game and prided himself on his tremendous knowledge of it.

“After retirement, he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty,” she said. “His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.

“We will miss him so much.💔💔💔,” Irene concluded.

Irene shared a photo of Johnson playing for Washington against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002 alongside several snaps of him with his loved ones.

Washington drafted Johnson with the 31st pick in 1994 after his time at Temple University, ESPN reported. He stayed with the team until 2001, when he joined Cleveland for a year.

In 2002, he returned to Washington for his last year in the league.

He appeared in 93 regular-season games with 72 starts, according to NBC Sports.

“We’re heartbroken to learn of the loss of former Washington All-Pro guard Tre’ Johnson. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” the Commanders said in a statement.