Former NFL Player Tre' Johnson Dead at 54, Wife Confirms He Passed 'Suddenly & Unexpectedly'
Tre’ Johnson has sadly passed away.
The former NFL player was 54 years old when he died this past Sunday (February 15) during a family trip, his wife Irene confirmed on Facebook.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene shared.
“If you know Tre’ you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children,” she continued. “Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie’s and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.”
Irene then added some facts about his sports career, including his years playing for the Washington Commanders (previously Redskins) from 1994 to 2001, before going to the Cleveland Browns for one year. He then returned to the Redskins for his final season.
Following his football retirement, his wife notes, “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. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.”
Irene concluded her post, “We will miss him so much.????????????”
Our thoughts go out to Tre’ Johnson‘s family and friends during this difficult time. RIP.