Former Washington Redskins guard Tre’ Johnson died “suddenly and unexpectedly” on Sunday during a trip, his family reported. The 1999 Pro Bowler was 54 years old.
Washington drafted Johnson in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. He spent eight total seasons in Washington and played a year with the Cleveland Browns before retiring after the 2002 campaign.
The Temple product played in 93 games across his career, including 72 starts.
“We’re heartbroken to learn of the loss of former Washington All-Pro guard Tre’ Johnson,” the Commanders said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
Johnson remained in the Washington region after retirement, working as a history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. The former lineman recently took a leave of absence from teaching due to health issues, his family said.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, and four children: Chloe, E.J., E.Z. and Eden.
“If you know Tre’, you know what a devoted and loving father he was to his children,” Johnson’s wife wrote on social media. “Tre’ lived for his kids and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath.”
Johnson is the third high-profile former Washington player to die this month. Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and All-Pro cornerback Barry Wilburn both died on Feb. 6.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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