The Bears on Thursday announced that they have hired three assistant coaches: Jeremiah Washburn (offensive line), Curtis Modkins (running backs) and Roy Anderson (assistant defensive backs).
Washburn, 39, has spent the past 15 years in the NFL, most recently as an assistant offensive line coach with the Dolphins in 2016. Under his tutelage, the line helped running back Jay Ajayi rush for 1,272 yards—the third most in franchise history—including three straight 200-yard games.
Washburn worked for the Lions the previous seven seasons, first as an offensive assistant from 2009-12 and later as offensive line coach from 2013-15.