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Former Washington Football Player Tre Johnson Dies at 54
Johnson spent most of his NFL career with Washington, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 1999 before transitioning to teaching.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:27am
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A former Washington Football Team player's life and career are deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece, highlighting the lasting impact athletes can have off the field.Bethesda TodayTre Johnson, a former offensive guard who played for the Washington Football Team from 1994 to 2001, has passed away at the age of 54. After retiring from the NFL, Johnson pursued a second career as a teacher at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland.
Why it matters
Johnson's story highlights the often overlooked transition that professional athletes make from the field to community service and mentorship roles. His life and career illustrate the broader, lasting impact that athletes can have off the field.
The details
Johnson spent the bulk of his NFL career with Washington, playing as an offensive guard from 1994 to 2001 and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1999. He was also drafted in the second round by Washington in 1994 after playing college football at Temple University. After retiring from the NFL, Johnson pursued a second career as a teacher at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. However, health challenges in recent years had forced him to take a leave of absence from teaching.
- Tre Johnson played for the Washington Football Team from 1994 to 2001.
- Johnson was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999.
- Johnson passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2026.
The players
Tre Johnson
A former offensive guard who played for the Washington Football Team from 1994 to 2001, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1999. After retiring from the NFL, he pursued a second career as a teacher at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland.
Irene Johnson
Tre Johnson's wife, who spent 12 years as a photographer for News4.
The takeaway
Tre Johnson's life and career illustrate the broader, lasting impact that athletes can have off the field through mentorship, youth development, and community service. His story serves as a reminder to celebrate the often overlooked transitions that professional athletes make after their playing days are over.
