Redskins working to hire 1st African-American female assistant coach in NFL history, according to ESPN

King has also worked as an intern under head coach Ron Rivera when he was with the Panthers.

WASHINGTON (WTHR) — It looks like the Redskins will hire the first full-time African-American female assistant coach in NFL history.

ESPN reports Jennifer King would be an offensive assistant.

King has also worked as an intern under head coach Ron Rivera when he was with the Panthers.

She also has two championships with the semi-professional Women’s Football Alliance.