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Michael Kadlick

George Kittle Had the Perfect Response to NFLPA's Smelling Salts Clarification

George Kittle can still use smelling salts. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The NFLPA issued what players likely saw as an important statement on Wednesday night, clarifying what was originally viewed as a ban on the use of smelling salts in the NFL.

After 49ers star tight end George Kittle stormed the set of NFL Network's Inside Training Camp Live to announce that the league had banned the popular ammonia capsules—sending players in a tizzy—the PA cleared up that while teams are restricted from distributing smelling salts, the new policy does not prohibit players from using them.

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