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NFL bans smelling salts on sidelines — but players can still use them
The NFL has officially cracked down on the use of smelling salts during games—but players aren’t completely out of luck.
NFL players can still use smelling salts, ban bars teams from supplying ammonia products
The NFL banned teams from supplying and providing players with ammonia-related products such as smelling salts. Players have ...
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Why do athletes use smelling salts, and why is the NFL banning them?
The NFL sent a memo to teams Tuesday banning all forms of ammonia inhalants and smelling salts from games, pregame activities ...
NFL players can still use smelling salts as long as not provided by teams
NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all.
NFL bans teams from providing smelling salts, but here's how players can still use them in games
Ammonia and smelling salts have long been used as a stimulant by NFL players as well as other athletes, though the risks that ...
AI can't be stopped! Ammonia inhalants, a.k.a. smelling salts, are not banned by the NFL after all
One day after it was reported that the NFL banned ammonia inhalants, the league clarified that while teams can no longer supply them, players can supply their own.
NFL issues ban on ammonia inhalers, smelling salts during games due to negative side effects
Ammonia and smelling salts have long been used as a stimulant by NFL players as well as other athletes, though the risks that ...
NFL Reportedly To Allow Smelling Salts, Ban Prohibits Teams From Supplying to Players
Even though the NFL updated its policy to ban teams from handing out smelling salts, players are still allowed to use them ...
NFL union clarifies 49ers' George Kittle isn't banned from using smelling salts
Not even the NFL can get between San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle and his smelling salts.
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Did the NFL ban smelling salts? What to know about George Kittle's claim about using ammonia packets
NFL training camp news is usually reserved for roster transactions, position battles, and preparations for the new season. On ...
NFL bans team distribution of smelling salts; 49ers’ George Kittle ‘distraught’
The NFL cited a lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of smelling salts, and the potential to mask signs of a ...
NFL Players Were Using Smelling Salts for a Jolt Before Games. Now It’s Banned for Safety, Leaving 49ers’ George Kittle ‘Distraught’
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle bemoaned the NFL's new ban on ammonia inhalants and smelling salts on Tuesday, Aug. 5.