NFL Explains Why They Banned Smelling Salts From Games

by Larry Leo

August 6, 20257 Comments

On Tuesday, star 49ers star George Kittle crashed the NFL Network's training camp set in Santa Clara to break the news that the league just put a ban on smelling salts and ammonia packets. Here's why the league did so...

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Originally published on TigerDroppings.com

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Rantrambler•7 months

My wife hates it when I slip one near her nose while she's napping

Lsu101205•7 months

Doesnt this just ban the clubs/team officials from providing it? Nothing in that memo outlaws its use, only for the team/staff themselves from providing it to the players.

PeleofAnalytics•7 months

There may already be rules in place that only allow for team provided or approved medication to be used during game.

TD422•7 months

At first glance, this seems like a good rule...if you get your bell rung to the extent you need inhalants to regain your composure, it might be a good idea to stay away from them.

BlackPot•7 months

Most use them to get a jolt of energy or clarity. We used to use them all the time when lifting. It just opens you up. Hard to explain, but it's not always for waking you up from being unconscious.

Spelt it rong•7 months

The NFL should allow the third party doctor to "administer" the salts. There, done.

EulerRules•7 months

A neurologist will not be fooled by a player's use of "smelling salts" into thinking a player is mentally clear.

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