NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms

Ammonia inhalants, a.k.a. smelling salts, are not banned by the NFL after all

LOS ANGELES — When is AI not artificial intelligence? When it refers to ammonia inhalants, aka smelling salts.

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: OK Smelling Salts Are NOT Banned But You'll Have To Bring Your Own

Smelling salts are back. First of all - I'm happy for George Kittle who found out he couldn't use smelling salts just the other day and reacted as if a normal person just found out there's a coffee pr...

NFL stars handed reprieve from rule change after George Kittle aired frustration

NFL players can breathe a sigh of relief due to a rule about a once-thought-banned stimulant after San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle aired his grievance on live TV. On Tuesday, the NFL released a memo stating that smelling salts have been banned for the upcoming season and beyond. ReutersThe NFL clarified a ban on smelling salts and ammonia capsules on Wednesday[/caption] Kittle uses smelling salts and revealed his displeasure ove…

NFL bans smelling salts as they could hide concussion

In a memo to the teams in the league, the NFL has warned that smelling salts “have the potential to mask certain neurological signs and symptoms, including some potential signs of concussion”, the BBC reported.

NFL players can still use smelling salts on gameday as union clarifies league ban

George Kittle joked about retirement after an NFL memo appeared to ban smelling salts, but the NFLPA clarified players can still use them if they bring their own.