The NFL has acknowledged the risks of providing smelling salts to players, as they could mask concussion symptoms, but has not banned them due to the need for collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association, which allows players to bring their own. The issue was highlighted by 49ers tight end George Kittle, with coach Kyle Shanahan commenting on the practice’s questionable use for concussion management.
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