NFL Bans Clubs Providing Smelling Salts After FDA Warning

The NFL recently issued a memo prohibiting teams from providing ammonia inhalants, or smelling salts, during games due to FDA warnings about potential negative effects and masking concussion symptoms. However, clarification from the NFL Players Association confirmed that players are still allowed to use their own smelling salts during games, as the ban only applies to clubs supplying them. This caused initial confusion and public reactions from players like George Kittle and Lavonte David, who mourned the perceived loss of the sideline aid. The policy restricts all club personnel from providing ammonia inhalants throughout game activities, including pregame and halftime. Meanwhile, the NFL preseason is underway with teams like the Las Vegas Raiders preparing for the regular season, which coincides with the NHL preseason, offering fans alternative sports entertainment. Additionally, Heavy NFLD Fest III concluded with multiple events celebrating heavy metal music, featuring local and out-of-province bands, with a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the festival launch.