FILE - Smelling salts lay on the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec. 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP ...

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.

Smelling salts trigger a deep breath that wakes people up. There’s no strong evidence that smelling salts directly improve athletic performance. No study has associated long-term risks with the use of ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo ...

The NFL is banning the use of "smelling salts" during games, saying the products aren't proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday ...