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Bears add Johnson to coaching staff

The Bears on Friday hired Curtis Johnson as their new wide receivers coach.

Curtis Johnson served as Tulane's head coach the past four seasons.

Johnson served as Tulane's head coach the past four seasons after spending 28 years coaching receivers at the NFL, collegiate and high school levels.

Johnson compiled a 15-34 record at Tulane, highlighted by the school’s first bowl bid in 11 years following the 2013 season.

Prior to that, Johnson was receivers coach with the New Orleans Saints from 2006-11. During his six seasons, the Saints led the NFL in gross passing yards (28,749), completion percentage (67.