Players continue to use smelling salts despite NFL rule: “It’s a meathead thing”

Players still utilize smelling salts despite NFL regulation: “Just a silly tradition” The NFL has prohibited teams from providing smelling salts to players during training camp due to player safety concerns. However, players like 49ers tight end George Kittle can still use them if they bring their own supply. Kittle uses smelling salts before every … Read more

‘First Things First’ Cast Uses Smelling Salts On-Air, George Kittle Responds

‘George Kittle Reacts as ‘First Things First’ Cast Uses Smelling Salts On-Air’ This week, the NFL discussed the use of smelling salts by players during games. The NFLPA informed players that teams could no longer provide them, but players could bring their own. On “First Things First,” the hosts tried the smelling salts, with mixed … Read more

Report: NFLPA tells players they can still use smelling salts

NFLPA informs players that they are permitted to continue using smelling salts Despite the NFL’s ban on teams providing smelling salts and ammonia capsules, players are still allowed to use them. The NFL Players Association clarified that the policy is not a prohibition on player use, but rather a restriction on teams supplying them. This … Read more