Tre' Johnson Dies at Age 54 on Family Vacation, Former Washington OL Made 1999 NFL Pro Bowl

Former NFL offensive lineman Tre' Johnson died Sunday at the age of 54, his wife announced.

"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," Irene Johnson wrote in a Facebook post, per the Associated Press. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock."

A standout guard, Johnson starred at Temple before being drafted by the Washington franchise with the 31st overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft. He remained with the team through 2000, earning his lone career Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors in 1999.

Johnson also played for the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He returned to Washington the following year for his final season in the league. He started 72 of his 93 career games.

After retiring from football, Johnson became a high school history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. According to the Associated Press, his wife noted that recent health issues had forced him to take a leave of absence.

"We're heartbroken to learn of the loss of former Washington All-Pro guard Tre' Johnson," the Washington Commanders wrote on social media. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."