Smelling Salts Are Okay??

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So there was a ban on ammonia smelling salts around the league. 49er tight end, George Kittle even aired his grievances to the Training Camp sports casters. The Players Association wanted clarification on this new rule, saying no one was notified of the policy changes before the memo was released. To clarify, the ammonia itself is not banned. Players can still use ammonia smelling slats if they bring their own supply. Teams will no longer be allowed to give it out. The decision was made when the FDA made a recommendation. According to the FDA the ammonia smelling salts can mask signs and symptoms of certain neurological injuries as well as concussions. I am not entirely sure what smelling salts really help with on the sidelines but this rule is running through the 2025 season. Presumably to see if the recommendation works out. All info came from ESPN