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Tre’ Johnson, the Former NFL Offensive Lineman Who Became a High School History Teacher, Dies at 54

  • On Sunday, Tre' Johnson, former Washington offensive lineman, died suddenly at 54 during a family trip, his wife announced on Facebook.
  • Drafted 31st in 1994, Johnson spent nearly his entire nine NFL seasons in Washington Redskins after starring at Temple.
  • The 6-foot-2, 328-pound guard was a Pro Bowl selection in 1999 and later taught history at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland.
  • His wife said recent health issues had forced him to take a leave of absence, and the family is devastated and in shock.
  • Across his career, Johnson spent all but one of his nine NFL seasons with Washington, including a 2001 stint in Cleveland before returning for his final 2002 season.
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The former NFL star, Tre’ Johnson, offensive lineer All-Pro, died suddenly on Sunday while on a holiday with his family, confirmed his wife, leaving everyone in shock. Johnson was 54 years old. His wife, Irene Johnson, announced the news on his Facebook page, indicating that her husband died that same day during a brief family trip. The cause of death was not revealed. “His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, his extended family, friends and …

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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