NFL bans smelling salts, saying the products can mask concussion symptoms

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 Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

By Josh Dubow | Associated Press

PUBLISHED: August 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM CDT | UPDATED: August 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT

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The NFL is banning the use of smelling salts during games, citing safety concerns and the potential to mask concussion symptoms.

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