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Washington Football Team makes history by adding Jennifer King as coach

Posted at 7:16 AM, Jan 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-28 10:16:53-05

The Washington Football Team making history by adding Jennifer King to their sideline as Assistant Running Back coach.

The 36-year-old will be the first black woman to coach full time in the NFL, and only the second woman coach to hold a full time position behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach Lori Locust.

Jennifer King played in the women's football alliance from more than 10 years.

She held positions as quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back.