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“The NFL Players Association is aware of the
memo issued by the league Tuesday regarding the use of smelling
salts and ammonia capsules,” said the memo to players, which was
obtained by The Associated Press. “We were not notified of this
club policy change before the memo was sent out. To clarify,
this policy does not prohibit player use of these substances,
but rather it restricts clubs from providing or supplying them
in any form. The NFL has confirmed this to us.”
The memo from the league prohibited any club personnel from
providing or supplying products such as ammonia capsules,
inhalers, ammonia in a cup, and any form of “smelling salts.”
The league cited a warning issued from the Food and Drug
Administration in 2024 that there was no evidence citing the
“safety or efficacy” of the products and that they have the
potential to mask symptoms of concussions.
Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on
NFL sidelines for years with many players believing they can
provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.
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