Former NFL Star Tre' Johnson Dies Unexpectedly

The 54-year-old played for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns

Feb. 17, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Tre' Johnson, a former NFL offensive lineman who played for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns, died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 15 at the age of 54 during a brief family trip, according to an announcement from his wife Irene on Facebook.

Why it matters

Johnson was a well-known and respected former NFL player, and his unexpected passing at a relatively young age has saddened the football community. The circumstances around his death during a family trip are still unclear.

The details

Tre' Johnson played in the NFL from 1994 to 2004, spending the majority of his career with the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) and also playing for the Cleveland Browns. His wife Irene announced his sudden death on Facebook, stating that he passed away 'suddenly and unexpectedly' during a short family trip.

  • Tre' Johnson died on February 15, 2026.

The players

Tre' Johnson

A former NFL offensive lineman who played for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns from 1994 to 2004.

Irene Johnson

The wife of Tre' Johnson who announced his unexpected death on Facebook.

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What they’re saying

“Tre' Johnson died 'suddenly and unexpectedly' during a brief family trip.”

— Irene Johnson, Wife of Tre' Johnson (Facebook)

The takeaway

The unexpected passing of former NFL player Tre' Johnson at the age of 54 has saddened the football community, and the details surrounding his death during a family trip are still unclear.