Are smelling salts being banned by the NFL? Here's what Kittle shared about the news, and why players have used them in the ...

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 and ammonia packets before and during all games, a ruling that has upset 49ers ...

The NFLPA clarified the league’s new rule on smelling salts in a memo to players on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s ...

Ever seen smelling salts used on the air? Well, the cast of "First Things First" did so on Thursday, and George Kittle ...

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle bemoaned the NFL's new ban on ammonia inhalants and smelling salts on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Ammonia and smelling salts have long been used by NFL players before and during games to give them an extra pick-me-up ...

Smelling salts appear to be an integral part of Kittle's football routine. The NFL is probably doing him a favor.

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 ...

Just 24 hours ago, NFL players were led to believe that the use of smelling salts was prohibited for the upcoming season. San ...

The NFL banned smelling salts and ammonia packets for all teams due to FDA safety concerns and potential to mask concussion ...

For years, NFL players - and athletes in other sports - routinely relied on smelling salts or ammonia capsules to jolt ...