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After loud backlash from players, the NFL players’ association clarified in its own memo that the league hasn’t banned the ...
The NFL has officially cracked down on the use of smelling salts during games—but players aren’t completely out of luck.
The NFL banned teams from supplying and providing players with ammonia-related products such as smelling salts. Players have ...
On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, citing safety ...
NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday ...
NFL players were distraught they couldn't use smelling salts this season and beyond after a league-wide memo banned teams ...
The NFL cited a lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of smelling salts, and the potential to mask signs of a ...
The NFL is banning the use of smelling salts during games, citing safety concerns and the potential to mask concussion ...
The NFL clarified the policy on Wednesday, telling the NFL Players Association that players could still use smelling salts ...
NFL teams are not allowed to distribute smelling salts, but NFL players are still permitted to use them on the sidelines.
Concerns also exist about the ammonia capsules masking severe injuries. That's why many boxing organizations have banned smelling salts and also why the NFL has elected to outlaw its clubs from ...
The NFL is banning the distribution of smelling salts to players for the 2025 season. The organization cites FDA reports that ...