During an interview with NFL Network on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle revealed unexpected news. The NFL has forbidden the use of smelling salts on the field.

NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only ...

Henry To'oTo'o couldn't find the plastic bag he was keeping in his locker. The Houston Texans' linebacker promised a reporter smelling salts, but the bag of ammonia he stored in his locker was gone.

I looked down at the small red canister in my hand and prepared to open it. My mind raced. This won’t be so bad, right? That’s what I told myself at first, before I talked to NFL players about what ...

On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, citing safety concerns. Here's... NFL players may soon have a harder time getting a ...

NFL players will be allowed to use "smelling salts" during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only ...

The NFL has banned the use of smelling salts and ammonia packets ahead of the 2025 NFL season. For George Kittle, this is very disappointing news. The San Francisco 49ers tight end broke the news ...

Don't worry, George Kittle, you'll still be able to use smelling salts and ammonia packets during games. The only catch is that you'll have to provide your own. The NFLPA clarified on Wednesday that ...