The Green Bay Packers are finding out about some devastating news on the same day the team got a huge win over their division rival in the Minnesota Vikings. While initial reports have been sparse, a former Packers’ defensive lineman has lost his life.
Ex-Packers Deandre Johnson found dead under mysterious circumstances (breaking news)
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Green Bay Packers helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Green Bay Packers helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
According to multiple different news outlets:
Tragic news out of South Florida today. It is confirmed that former Cane Deandre Johnson passed away last night 😔💔 (OFFICIAL cause of death TBD)
Johnson played a single season at Miami in 2021, racking up career-highs in both Sacks (4.5) and TFL’s with 8.5 on the year; both good for second on the team. He had a brief NFL stint with the Miami Dolphins in 2022 as well as the Green Bay Packers in 2024. Johnson was most recently a member of the UFL’s Houston Roughnecks; he was only 26 years old.
This is a painful and stark reminder to check in on your loved ones, family and friends, as you never know the silent battles and demons they’re fighting internally. Everyone needs a voice of reason and someone to talk to at their lowest point. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 🗣️
Rest Easy, Deandre ❤️🩹
#DeandreJohnson #CaneForLife #MentalHealthMatters #UMatter
Johnson’s cause of death has not been officially determined.
Former Packers defensive lineman DeAndre Johnson has passed away Saturday night. Per WSVN News (Miami-Dade, FL),
Former Packers defensive lineman DeAndre Johnson has passed away Saturday night. Per WSVN News (Miami-Dade, FL),
Here is a complete breakdown of Johnson’s career stats:
Career Overview
At Tennessee (41 games, 9 starts): 58 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss (TFL), 10 sacks.
At Miami in 2021 (12 games, 10 starts): Led Miami defenders with 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks.
Detailed 2021 (Miami) Season Highlights
Season opener: 1 tackle vs. Alabama
vs Central Connecticut: 2 total tackles, 1 TFL
At Pittsburgh: 2 total tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack
vs Georgia Tech: 3 solo tackles, 1 sack (17-yard)
vs Florida State: 3 total tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack
vs Virginia Tech: 5 total tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack
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