The NFL community has lost some all-time great players already in 2026.
Former Washington star offensive lineman Tre’ Johnson died over the weekend, becoming the fifth former All-Pro player to die this year.
Here is a look at each of the former NFL All-Pro players who have died so far in 2026:
Tre’ Johnson
Johnson’s wife announced on Facebook that he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” while on a family vacation. He was 54.
“If you know Tre’ you know what a devoted and loving father he was to his children. Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath,” she said.
Tre’ Johnson played college football at Temple before being drafted by Washington in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft.
He also played for the Cleveland Browns during his nine-year NFL career, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1999.
After retiring from football, Johnson went on to be a high school history teacher in Maryland. He was teaching at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland at the time of his death.
Sonny Jurgensen
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen died earlier this month. He was 91.
Jurgensen won an NFL championship with the Eagles in 1960 and earned All-Pro honors four times over the course of his career. He also led the NFL in passing five times.
A former Duke star, Jurgensen was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 1957 NFL Draft.
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Eagles Hall of Fame and the Washington Ring of Fame.
Barry Wilburn
Former NFL star defensive back Barry Wilburn died in a house fire earlier this month. He was 62.
Wilburn led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 while playing for Washington, earning first-team All-Pro honors that season.
A former star at Ole Miss, Wilburn spent time with Washington, the Browns, the Chiefs and the Eagles during his NFL career. He won Super Bowl XXII while with Washington. He had two interceptions during that game.
Clendon Thomas
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Clendon Thomas died in late January. He was 90.
In addition to the Steelers, Thomas also spent time with the Rams and Bears during his NFL career.
He earned All-Pro honors in 1963 while playing for Pittsburgh. Thomas grabbed eight interceptions that season and also earned Pro Bowl honors.
A two-time national champion at Oklahoma, Thomas is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
John Brodie
Former NFL MVP John Brodie, who spent all 17 of his seasons playing for the San Francisco 49ers, died in January. He was 90.
Brodie was named the National Football League Most Valuable Player in 1970 when he led San Francisco to its first of two straight NFC Championship games. He threw for 2,941 yards and 24 touchdowns, with 10 interceptions that year.
A former Stanford star, Brodie is a member of the 49ers Hall of Fame. He was drafted by San Francisco with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft.
Brodie earned All-Pro honors twice during his career. He was an All-American at Stanford before playing in the NFL and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.