Smelling salts may look harmless, but they pack an explosive chemical punch. Originally used in the 19th century to revive the fainted or unconscious, they work by releasing ammonia gas that shocks ...

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is not the only NFL news gaining attention. Recently, the NFL banned the use of “smelling salts” during games. The league's memo, citing a 2024 warning from ...

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NFL players will no longer be able to use smelling salts to get a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the substance was banned for safety reasons. The league cited a ...

NFL players may soon have a harder time getting a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, ...

The NFL has banned teams from distributing smelling salts during games. Smelling salts, also known as ammonia inhalants, can come in small pouches that are about the size of a AA battery. Players ...

George Kittle was especially perturbed about the smelling salt ban from the NFL. / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Amid all the drama littering the NFL landscape during training camp, the most unexpected ...

George Kittle doesn’t have to worry about his smelling salts after all. He’s just going to have to start bringing his own. The NFLPA clarified the league’s new rule on smelling salts in a memo to ...