Ashton Washington was surrounded by football as a kid in Texas, but she says she preferred playing with Barbie dolls. By high school, Washington wanted a career in football. Last year, the Chicago Bears hired her as the first full-time female scout in team history.
Women working in the NFL’s league office is at an all-time high with 319 women holding various positions from team owner to full-time scout. “The biggest challenge was just opportunity,” said Allison Miner, athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Chargers.
From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sideline, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. And, they’re here to stay. Kalen Jackson was born
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