The Arizona Cardinals made history today. They hired the first ever female coach. Her name is Jen Welter and Cardinals' head coach Bruce Arians has brought her into the fold as a coaching intern. She will coach the team's inside linebackers in training camp and preseason.
This isn't just a gimmick either. Welter has a lengthy football resume. She played college rugby and then went on to play in the Women's Football Alliance for 14 years.
Welter was also the first female to play a non-kicking position in a men's professional football league. She played running back and special teams for the Indoor Football League's Texas Revolution in 2014.