Former Washington Redskins offensive lineman Tre’ Johnson, a Montgomery County resident, has passed away, according to a public post shared by his wife, Irene Johnson. He was 54.
Johnson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, while on a brief family trip. His wife said the loss has left their family, friends, and loved ones “devastated and in shock.”
In her post, Irene Johnson emphasized that beyond his football career, Tre’ Johnson was first and foremost a devoted father to his four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden. She wrote that he lived for his children’s sports activities, attending and supporting them through every practice and game until his final days. She also shared that he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had a deep affection for French bulldogs, passions he shared closely with family and friends.
Johnson is widely remembered for his NFL career, which spanned eight seasons, primarily with Washington from 1994 to 2001, before finishing his playing days with the Cleveland Browns. An offensive guard, he was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft following a standout collegiate career at Temple University. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1999 and was known throughout his time in Washington for his strength, durability, and deep understanding of the game.
After retiring from professional football, Johnson made Montgomery County his home and found a second calling in education. He worked as a history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, where he was widely regarded as a beloved mentor to students and a respected member of the faculty. His wife noted that recent health challenges had forced him to take a leave of absence. “We will miss him so much,” she wrote, closing her message with the hashtag #TUMF.
Johnson leaves behind his wife, four children, extended family, and a wide community of former teammates, students, colleagues, and friends throughout Montgomery County and beyond.
