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Curtis Johnson joins Chicago Bears to coach receivers

(Rogelio V. Solis)

Former Tulane football coach and New Orleans Saints assistant Curtis Johnson has been hired by the Chicago Bears to coach wide receivers, the team announced Monday.

Johnson coached Saints receivers from 2006 to 2011. He coached the last four seasons at Tulane, where the Green Wave went 15-34 during his time there.

Former Saints director of player personnel Ryan Pace is with the Bears as the general manager.

The Chicago Tribune first reported the hiring.