The NFL has reportedly hired Sarah Thomas, who’s now set to become the first female official to work regular-season games for the league.
Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun broke the news.
Hearing the NFL has hired its first female official, Sarah Thomas, a ground-breaking move. Mississippi native was a finalist previously
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 3, 2015
Thomas had joined the NFL’s development program for new officials in 2013. That led to training camp assignments to get acclimated to the rules and environment.