Overview
- Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced on Facebook that he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” on Sunday, Feb. 15, during a brief trip with family.
- The Washington Commanders confirmed his passing and offered condolences in a public statement on X.
- A Temple standout and the 31st pick in the 1994 NFL Draft, Johnson played 93 games primarily for Washington and earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors in 1999.
- After retiring, he taught history at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, where he was widely regarded as a mentor to students.
- No official cause of death has been disclosed; one sportscaster reported he collapsed at a hotel while attending his son’s game, a detail not confirmed by authorities.