Officer Sarah Thomas will serve as Downs Judge with Carl Cheffers’ crew for Super Bowl LV, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Sarah Thomas next month will be the first woman to enter a Super Bowlannounced the NFL this Tuesday. Thomas will serve as Downs judge in the gang of Refer to Carl Cheffers for him Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.
Thomas Joined the NFL in 2015 as his first official on the field of play. The league composes its team from Super Bowl based on suitability – a minimum of five years experience required – and performance during the season. She has played a total of four postseason-games in her six years in the league.
In a statement, the executive vice president of operations of the NFL, Troy Vincent, said: “Sarah Thomas made history again by being the first female officer for one Super Bowl. His elite achievements and dedication to excellence have earned him the right to enter the Super Bowl. congratulations to Sarah in this well-deserved honor. “
cheers he will work his second Super Bowl in five seasons, after also serving as crew chief for Super Bowl LI.
Four other members of the gang – the Umpire Fred Bryan, Linesman Rusty Baynes, Juez Lateral Eugene Hall and Fund judge Dino Paganelli– at least one have worked Super Bowl. He Field judge James Coleman will complete the gang.