• Charles Johnson was found dead in a hotel room in Raleigh.
• He had been acting strangely and had only just purchased a burial.
• Former wide receiver died from what appears to have been a heroin overdose.

According to Daily Mail, the death of former National Football League (NFL) player Charles Johnson, who went suddenly last year at the age of 50, has been deemed a “suicide.”

On July 17, 2022, after his wife filed a missing person report, Colorado’s standout wide receiver was discovered dead in a hotel room about 6.5 miles from his home in Raleigh, North Carolina, according to USA Today.

Despite not having a medical history, the news source claimed that after his death, it was discovered that he had “acute oxycodone, hydrocodone, and mirtazapine intoxication.”

According to information provided to the news organisation, Johnson, who died from what appears to have been a heroin overdose, had been acting strangely and had only just purchased a burial and cremation service.

“The only personal items in the hotel room appeared to be two empty bottles of water, an empty travel (sized) bottle of body lotion, an empty travel container, a pair or sandals and a pair of eyeglasses,” said the report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Raleigh.

“A query of the North Carolina Prescription Monitoring Service showed no active prescriptions. An old (2018) short-term hydrocodone prescription was documented.”

The NFL player had become a “cheerful and generous coach and a staff member” at Heritage High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina, according to the publication, and his passing had shocked the neighbourhood.

From 1994 until 1998, Johnson played with the Steelers. He had a total of 247 receptions for 3,400 yards and 15 touchdowns. Johnson made a significant impact in 1996, racking up 60 receptions for 1,008 yards and three touchdowns. He recorded seven touchdowns in 1998.

After joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999, Johnson played for them for two seasons. He caught 90 passes for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns. He was Donovan McNabb’s go-to receiver for the first two seasons of his career.

When Johnson played quarterback for the Patriots, they won a Super Bowl. Johnson signed with the team in 2001. After his final matchup with the Buffalo Bills in 2002, the star quit the sport.

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