On February 15, 2026, former NFL offensive lineman Tre' Johnson passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54 while on a family trip. His wife, Irene Johnson, shared the news on Facebook, stating, "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly ... during a brief family trip." Johnson, who was a second-round pick for Washington in 1994, played a total of nine seasons in the NFL, with notable achievements including a Pro Bowl selection in 1999 and 72 starts in 93 regular-season games. After retiring from football, he transitioned to a career as a history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, where he had recently taken a leave of absence due to health issues (ESPN, NBC Sports).