The Buffalo Bills on Wednesday became the first team in NFL history to hire a full-time female assistant coach, naming Kathryn Smith to a special teams quality control role.
So who is Smith? Here are five things to know about her:
1. She already was part of the organization. This isn't an external hire, but rather a promotion. Smith served as the administrative assistant to head coach Rex Ryan this season after having the same role in Ryan's final season with the New York Jets in 2014. Smith was seen around the practice field this season and while she wasn't working hands-on with players during practices, she was a visible presence around the facility.