The Arizona Cardinals have hired the NFL's first female coach in Jen Welter.

Welter is a former collegiate rugby player who played 14 seasons of pro football, mostly in the Woman's Football Alliance.

Welter will serve as a training camp/preseason intern coaching inside linebackers.

“Coaching is nothing more than teaching,” Bruce Arians said Monday. “One thing I have learned from players is, ‘How are you going to make me better? If you can make me better, I don’t care if you’re the Green Hornet, man, I’ll listen.’ I really believe she’ll have a great opportunity with this internship through training camp to open some doors for her.”

Welter holds a master's degree in sport psychology and a PhD in psychology.

“She came for an OTA and I met her, and I thought she was the type of person that could handle this in a very positive way for women and open that door,” Arians said.

Jermaine Gresham has agreed upon a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Gresham is a two-time Pro Bowler and a former first round pick.

Gresham has averaged 56 catches and 544 yards per season during his five-year career with the Bengals. 

Jermaine Gresham will visit the Arizona Cardinals this week.

Gresham is still recovering from herniated disc surgery.

Gresham also visited the New Orleans Saints last month.

The Cardinals are looking for depth at tight end.