Ammonia and smelling salts have long been used as a stimulant by NFL players as well as other athletes, though the risks that ...

Concerns that the popular sideline substances have no medical backing and could mask the symptoms of a concussion led the ...

The NFL has officially cracked down on the use of smelling salts during games—but players aren’t completely out of luck.

The NFL banned teams from supplying and providing players with ammonia-related products such as smelling salts. Players have ...

The NFL sent a memo to teams Tuesday banning all forms of ammonia inhalants and smelling salts from games, pregame activities ...

NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all.

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 ...

On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, citing safety ...

Even though the NFL updated its policy to ban teams from handing out smelling salts, players are still allowed to use them ...

After loud backlash from players, the NFL players’ association clarified in its own memo that the league hasn’t banned the ...

The NFL is banning the distribution of smelling salts to players for the 2025 season. The organization cites FDA reports that ...

The NFL cited a lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of smelling salts, and the potential to mask signs of a ...